Piper
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:12221623 | Make: Piper |
| Model Year: 1952 |
Here is a classic Piper Tri-Pacer project desperately in need of someloving. This is a PA-22-135, s/n 22-796, with a Lycoming O-290-2D, 135 HP engine. This Tri-Pacer “N2456A” is a 4-place aircraft(useful load 840 lb), 36 gallons of fuel that only burns ~7 gal/hr. Theperformance chart from the Short Wing Piper Club website shows a cruise speedof 123 MPH, 850 fpm climb, and a range of 580 miles. A common conversion kit is available, fromUnivair, to turn ...Tri-Pacers into tailwheel Pacers. There is NORESERVE on this auction, so Happy Bidding!Airframe History:
This Tri-Pacer was donated to us (Wings of Hope Inc.) in September 2016 and flownto our airport, KSUS (Chesterfield, MO), the same month. That was the last time it has flown. The logs indicate it was mostly a Midwesternaircraft (Kansas, Missouri and Illinois), We removed the battery, when it wasdonated, in order to preclude corrosion issues (a battery is not included inthe sale). Due to IRS donation rules, wecould not sell it for 36 months. Theaircraft has 2, 307 Total Time on the Airframe. The last annual inspection was performed in 2016. The exterior is inpoor condition with numerous areas of fabric reinforcement tape coming looseand top coat of paint lifting off to show the silverundercoat in many areas. The interior isbrown vinyl in fair condition. Installedavionics include an ARC 359-A transponder, Apollo FlyBuddy LORAN, an Intercomand the box & back plate for a King KY-96 (the radio is not installed). It has all 3 wheel pants, installed gyros& venture system, and Auto Fuel STC.Engine History:
The engine has 2, 307 hours Total Time, with the engine being overhauledin 1997 and having 383 SMOH. The Sensenichpropeller was yellow tagged in 1985. We did perform an engine run and compression checked the cylinders justa few days ago (on 09/19/2019). Thecompressions were: #1 70, #2 70, #3 68, #4 76. The cylinders are all chrome plated.
We have all the logbooks. Here’s the link to the scans of the logbooks, theaircraft’s Specs, and it’s Logbook history: SeeDocuments.DamageHistory and known Squawks:
In 1957, there is a log entry for replacement of the propeller, repair ofnose wheel tubing and minor repair to the outer right wing.
Known Squawks: Manifold Pressure Gauge is labeled InOp, carburetor leaks fuel(probably needs overhaul), start button is always “Hot” and the pilot reportedthat the controls were stiff and sticky. Auction Rules: Because of the work required to return thisaircraft to airworthy condition, and our limited volunteer maintenance staff, we are selling it “As Is, Where Is”, with NO warranty expressed orimplied. Remember, when you are making abid, YOU ARE ACCEPTING and AGREEINGTO A CONTRACT TO BUY! We havemade our best attempt to reflect accurate information, but all information is SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY THE BUYER.Any Pre-Buy Inspections must beaccomplished before the auction ends. We will provide a list of localmaintenance providers, if requested, that might be able to perform the Pre-BuyInspection for you.Payment Terms: A $1, 000non-fundable deposit (PayPal or Credit Card) must be received within 48 hoursof Auction end. Balance (via WireTransfer) within 10 days of Auction end. If these terms are not met, we will move on to other bidders.Wings of Hope is the largesthumanitarian aviation charity in the world and the only one staffed primarilyby volunteers. Purchasing this aircraftwill support our mission of changing and saving lives through the power ofaviation. In the U.S., Wings of Hopeprovides medical air transport services – free of charge – to those who needspecialized care. The organizationprovide similar support to poor communities in Africa, Asia and Central andSouth America.Aircraft Pickup: The winningbidder is responsible for preparing the aircraft for ground transport orperforming work to make the aircraft airworthy. In either case, we will allow the winning bidder to keep the airplane onour ramp for only up to 30 days after the auction end. After that, the owner will be charged$100/month. Arrangements might be ableto be made to relocate the plane to the Spirit of St Louis Airport ramp forlonger term tie-down at lower cost.Please direct any question to Mike Piccirilli, Wings of Hope Inc, @314-705-9250.On Sep-29-19 at 05:49:03 PDT, seller added the following information:The Tri-Pacer was recovered with Ceconite 101 on 11/25/72. See Aircraft Log #1 and the entry on 11/25/72. The details of the recover and Ceconite 101 (STC SA1251WE) are on a 337, also dated 11/25/72.
The last paragraph of the ad states that after 30 days, you will need to pay us $100/mo to store it on our ramp. Cheaper tie-down rates may be available from the Spirit of St Louis airport authority for tie-down on their ramp.
If you want to see a copy of the 337, please contact [email protected]
This Tri-Pacer was donated to us (Wings of Hope Inc.) in September 2016 and flownto our airport, KSUS (Chesterfield, MO), the same month. That was the last time it has flown. The logs indicate it was mostly a Midwesternaircraft (Kansas, Missouri and Illinois), We removed the battery, when it wasdonated, in order to preclude corrosion issues (a battery is not included inthe sale). Due to IRS donation rules, wecould not sell it for 36 months. Theaircraft has 2, 307 Total Time on the Airframe. The last annual inspection was performed in 2016. The exterior is inpoor condition with numerous areas of fabric reinforcement tape coming looseand top coat of paint lifting off to show the silverundercoat in many areas. The interior isbrown vinyl in fair condition. Installedavionics include an ARC 359-A transponder, Apollo FlyBuddy LORAN, an Intercomand the box & back plate for a King KY-96 (the radio is not installed). It has all 3 wheel pants, installed gyros& venture system, and Auto Fuel STC.Engine History:
The engine has 2, 307 hours Total Time, with the engine being overhauledin 1997 and having 383 SMOH. The Sensenichpropeller was yellow tagged in 1985. We did perform an engine run and compression checked the cylinders justa few days ago (on 09/19/2019). Thecompressions were: #1 70, #2 70, #3 68, #4 76. The cylinders are all chrome plated.
We have all the logbooks. Here’s the link to the scans of the logbooks, theaircraft’s Specs, and it’s Logbook history: SeeDocuments.DamageHistory and known Squawks:
In 1957, there is a log entry for replacement of the propeller, repair ofnose wheel tubing and minor repair to the outer right wing.
Known Squawks: Manifold Pressure Gauge is labeled InOp, carburetor leaks fuel(probably needs overhaul), start button is always “Hot” and the pilot reportedthat the controls were stiff and sticky. Auction Rules: Because of the work required to return thisaircraft to airworthy condition, and our limited volunteer maintenance staff, we are selling it “As Is, Where Is”, with NO warranty expressed orimplied. Remember, when you are making abid, YOU ARE ACCEPTING and AGREEINGTO A CONTRACT TO BUY! We havemade our best attempt to reflect accurate information, but all information is SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY THE BUYER.Any Pre-Buy Inspections must beaccomplished before the auction ends. We will provide a list of localmaintenance providers, if requested, that might be able to perform the Pre-BuyInspection for you.Payment Terms: A $1, 000non-fundable deposit (PayPal or Credit Card) must be received within 48 hoursof Auction end. Balance (via WireTransfer) within 10 days of Auction end. If these terms are not met, we will move on to other bidders.Wings of Hope is the largesthumanitarian aviation charity in the world and the only one staffed primarilyby volunteers. Purchasing this aircraftwill support our mission of changing and saving lives through the power ofaviation. In the U.S., Wings of Hopeprovides medical air transport services – free of charge – to those who needspecialized care. The organizationprovide similar support to poor communities in Africa, Asia and Central andSouth America.Aircraft Pickup: The winningbidder is responsible for preparing the aircraft for ground transport orperforming work to make the aircraft airworthy. In either case, we will allow the winning bidder to keep the airplane onour ramp for only up to 30 days after the auction end. After that, the owner will be charged$100/month. Arrangements might be ableto be made to relocate the plane to the Spirit of St Louis Airport ramp forlonger term tie-down at lower cost.Please direct any question to Mike Piccirilli, Wings of Hope Inc, @314-705-9250.On Sep-29-19 at 05:49:03 PDT, seller added the following information:The Tri-Pacer was recovered with Ceconite 101 on 11/25/72. See Aircraft Log #1 and the entry on 11/25/72. The details of the recover and Ceconite 101 (STC SA1251WE) are on a 337, also dated 11/25/72.
The last paragraph of the ad states that after 30 days, you will need to pay us $100/mo to store it on our ramp. Cheaper tie-down rates may be available from the Spirit of St Louis airport authority for tie-down on their ramp.
If you want to see a copy of the 337, please contact [email protected]
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