1979 Aerostar 601P (Intercooled Turbo-Normalized 300hp)
Based at: KOMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha, NE
Asking Price: $350,000.00

Times:
TTAF: 3050.0
Both Engines: 250SMOH
Both Props: 300 Since IRAN

I have owned this airplane since 2020, before this aircraft I owned a Aerostar 600, and briefly a 340 and Aztec F model. The 601P is as good as it gets for speed and efficiency. I have invested more in this aircraft than its worth over the last 4 years, I was thinking more long term I guess. Everyone asks why... I plan to purchase a turbo commander or MU2 with one local partner.

Airframe:
Flight Into known icing certified (2015)
Upgraded 5/16" turbo cross shafts
Wastegates overhauled 2022
Turbos/Engines/Firewall forward overhauled 2022
High altitude turbos
All windows and windshield replaced 2015 (80k)
Winglets installed 2015
Marsh Brothers Grease Free Nose Gear
Option 126 Electric Windshield De-Ice
Option 247 Intercoolers
Option 250 Vortex Generator low speed kit
Option 251 Fireproof Engine hoses (2022)
Option 252 Oil Breather Recovery system
Option 253 Electric Door seal
Bulletin 920 engine fire detection kit
Bulletin 600-119 Inconel Exhaust clamps
Bulletin 600-120 High temp engine control cables
Bulletin 600-126 Fuel Vent System
Bulletin 600-127 Wastegate actuator oil filters (2022)
Bulletin 600-128 Nose Gear Actuator
Bulletin 600-131A Scavenge pumps
additional bulletins complied with: 600-129A, 600-130, 600-129A, 600-134A, 600-132.
*Completed in November 2023 -499 and -500 Nose landing gear 6850lb gross weight modification


Avionics:

Panel re-done in 2022 - All new Garmin Installed

KFC200 Autopilot W/ Yaw Damper
ALL AP components overhauled by Bevan Aviation 2023, Updated Latest Version KC295 Computer Installed - This autopilot is absolutely on rails.

GTN750Xi
GTN650Xi
GMA350
GI-275 ADAHRS/AP
GI-275 ADAHRS HSI/Backup AI
GTX345/GAE12
406 ELT
JPI 790 W/ Oil temp and TIT
Pitotstatic lines replaced
Old Wiring removed
Panel Plastics replaced
New Panels installed
All Gauges (except engine 3 in 1 instruments) Overhauled

Engines & Props

Engines currently 250SMOH by "Aircraft Cylinders and Engines (ACE)" Greeley, Co 6/2022
Propellers IRAN by International Propeller 2022 w/new deice boots, one new hub.

Lycon Ported/Polished Cylinders
Lycoming DLC (diamond like coating) Lifters and NEW Camshafts both engines

High Altitude Turbos overhauled by ATC Florida 2022 - Holds 29.5" manifold pressure to FL250!

17000 Series "Heavy" Engine cases on both R and L

Reiff XP Heaters on both engines

General Info:

Paint 2015 6/10
Interior 2022 8/10

Windows and windshield replaced 2015 and pressurization leaks fixed, holds a solid 4.25psi cabin

** Complete Logbooks from new
** Last two annual inspections completed at Aerostar Specialty shop in Utah. Next annual due 12/2024, Next Pitot Static due 5/2025

*Has Large Oxygen Bottle replaced 2015, next replacement due in 2034

*Windshield replacement due next at TTAF: 7602.2
*Cabin windows replacement due next at TTAF: 18742.2

Soundex insulation has been installed around all of the windows


Update: more pictures added 3/2024

90% of the time I run 26"/2200RPM 36GPH

Aircraft performs exponentially better at high altitude, the sweet spot in this airplane is 22-24,000' (cabin alt of 8000-10,000). Cabin altitude is 11,000' at FL250 and just gets a little uncomfortable, but for clearing weather I will go to FL250. Aircraft climbs very well even at the higher altitudes. Normally 1300FPM to 14,000', 1000FPM to FL190, 7-900FPM to FL250.

What a beautiful airplane.

Incredible.

Trey, nice listing, nice plane. Amazing performance, wow.

Bevan is top notch (re: your autopilot).

Very impressive speeds! What is the fuel burn for the speeds at altitude that your picturs show? Do insurance companies usually require recurrent or sim training every year? How is the cabin (width) for backseaters and front seaters compared to say a baron?

The power settings and fuel flow are in the file comment for each picture, 36-40gph in all of those pictures.

Aerostar is about 5" wider than a baron, and its the same width through the whole cabin. So probably like 10" wider than a baron rear seat. Plenty of room!

Insurance for most people requires training or a IPC in the aircraft annually. My ins requires training every 2.

I LOVE this airplane. Really enjoyed your youtube videos and was lucky enough to see the airplane parked on the ramp at one of my stops in to KCPS, super clean! GLWS!

Beautiful plane. How does it run LOP?

Also, does it have altitude preselect?

Does LOP effortlessly, I am the altitude preselect ha! The gi-275 has an altitude alerter that works great.

I would never change the AP in this plane, it flies it very well. The Stec 3100 is the other option and hit/miss…. I have another aircraft with a 3100, not worth it.

Hey Trey, I know where you can find a Turbo Commander 840 if you are looking.

Hey Trey, I know where you can find a Turbo Commander 840 if you are looking.

Nose gear and the reinforcement kit. Hat section has been replaced with latest version now.

Very good move. It was the only problem area on on my 600.
They are marvelous airplanes.

George

Trey

Sent you a DM.

Please email me back at dmark22@mac.com to talk about your Aerostar.