Latitude Aviation is proud to bring to market N964MM, which is a highly upgraded, turnkey, late model Piper Turbo Aztec F. N964MM is owned by a BeechTalk member and is based in Everett, WA, just north of Seattle. This beautiful Aztec has great times at 3330 hours airframe & 545/627 SMOH.
N964MM spent 3 years in Canada between 2007-2010; during this time, the aircraft received outstanding maintenance care by US-certificated maintenance facilities, with rigorous inspections during both the export and import process. After returning to the US in 2010, N964MM received meticulous inspection, maintenance, and many thoughtful upgrades by renowned Aztec expert John Talmage at Diamond Aire, Kalispell, MT. As the PA23 community is aware, sadly John passed away last month.
Diamond Aire installed all new 1/4” solid windows (replacing OEM 1/8” double pane), soundproofing, window moldings, and speed slope windshield, which removes the OEM center divider, and enhances cruise speed, noise levels, and visibility. The Bob Fields electric inflatable door seal lowers cabin noise and removes chilly drafts. Other upgrades include a BFGoodrich full de-ice system with boots, hot props, and windshield hot plate, with all pneumatic boots replaced since new. N964MM has a 6-place built-in oxygen system with no leaks, 6-place intercom, Rosens, exterior LED/Pulselites, engine heaters, Gill battery tender, a new C&D combustion heater, and much more.
Late model Aztecs are extremely safe, with a wide and forgiving flight envelope, excellent weather capability and behavior in ice, and substantial crashworthiness: the airframe is designed with a rugged welded tubular structure underneath outer aluminum fuselage skins. The Aztec is solid as a rock, with stable, predictable flight characteristics.
N964MM has excellent all-around performance: 177 gal usable long range fuel (all bladders replaced or repaired by FFC) provide 5+ hours cruise, 180+ KTAS with engines run very conservatively in the mid-teens, outstanding short field performance with VG STC, and strong climb at both low and high altitudes.
N964MM’s cabin is large, with plenty of cabin width and legroom for each of the 6 cabin seats. A large 1690lb UL and excellent cargo capacity in large rear and nose baggage compartments make the Aztec a comfortable and capable load hauler.
The owner, who has cared for the aircraft for 14 years, reports N964MM has been completely dependable; the TIO-540 turbo system is well engineered and robust. The Aztec is straightforward to work on with easily sourced parts, factory corrosion proofing, and 2000 hr TBO derated 250hp Lycoming engines, that even when mildly boosted in the mid teens, are loafing along compared to other applications.
N964MM has a modern, highly upgraded IFR panel with S-Tec 55X autopilot, Aspen EFD1000 PFD with flight director, and a full suite of well-integrated Garmin equipment to include GTN 750Xi (displays Avidyne TAS-600 traffic & XM weather), GMX-200 MFD (displays XM weather & GWX 68 color RADAR), GDL-69A, GTX-33ES, and GMA 35C digital remote audio panel. JPI EDM 790 and FS-450 fuel computer, electric backup attitude indicator, and co-pilot instruments round out an extremely capable and triple redundant panel.
The best thing about N964MM is it is fully-equipped, and ready to go. This is a capable, reliable, maintainable, workhorse with great times, very thoroughly and thoughtfully upgraded. This is a good looking airplane that is ready to safely and comfortably fly with a huge load, from most any runway and through (or above!) most any weather one would prudently choose for a piston twin…for many more years.
Below is a spec sheet which has a Dropbox link that will take you to the high resolution photo gallery, maintenance logbooks, 337s, and other records. Please call, PM, or email anytime to discuss this incredible Turbo Aztec. Thank you!
-Nick
1978 Piper PA-23-250 Turbo Aztec F
N964MM
Serial # 27-7854132
Price: $339,000 USDContact:Nick Eberling
Latitude Aviation LLC
703.472.6009
nicholas.eberling@gmail.com......
Airframe: 3330 TT
Left Engine: 545 SMOH - Lycoming TIO-540-C1A (Stauffer Aero, 9/2007)
Right Engine: 627 SMOH - Lycoming TIO-540-C1A (Lycoming, 2/2006)
Propellers: 1483 SMOH - Hartzell HC-E2YR-2RBSF (4/2000)
Max Gross Takeoff Weight: 5200 pounds
Basic Empty Weight: 3510 pounds
Useful Load: 1690 pounds
Usable Fuel Capacity: 177 gallons (long range fuel option)
Empty CG: 89.73 inches
General:• Aircraft located at Seattle Paine Field Int’l Airport (KPAE) in Everett, WA (:50 drive from Seattle, WA) with major airline service
• Excellent maintenance pedigree
• Complete logbooks since new
• Complete logbook PDFs and high-resolution photo gallery available by clicking here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ep8yq7ij ... oylrc&dl=0• Annual inspection due 3/2025
• All FAA AD’s in compliance
• Minor wiring damage repaired due to fire in LH nacelle 1/2004
• Compressions at the 3/2024 annual were:
Left engine 72/74/72/72/74/74
Right engine 76/75/75/70/76/78
Avionics:• S-TEC 55X autopilot with electric trim, autotrim, and GPSS (through Aspen EFD)
• Aspen EFD1000 Pro PFD with flight director
• Garmin GTN 750 Xi WAAS #1 GPS/NAV/COM, displays XM weather and traffic
• Garmin GTX 33ES ADS-B out transponder
• Garmin GDL 69 satellite weather and radio receiver
• Garmin GWX 68 RADAR, displays on GMX-200 MFD
• Garmin GMX-200 color MFD
• Bendix/King KX 155 #2 NAV/COM
• Electric standby attitude indicator
• Garmin GMA 35C digital remote audio panel with playback feature via yoke switch
• Low thrust detector system, annunciation on panel above EFD and prop levers
• JPI EDM 790 color engine analyzer
• JPI FS-450 fuel flow indicating system
• Jepp View charts
• Avidyne TAS-600 traffic advisory system
• Nulite instrument wedge lights
• Aux music input
• Co-pilot instruments (electric attitude indicator, directional gyro, airspeed, altimeter)
• Astrotech LC-2 panel mounted digital quartz chronometer
Additional Equipment:• BF Goodrich de-ice system (de-ice boots, electrothermal prop de-ice, hot plate)
• Avox 115 cu ft onboard 6-place O2, with 6 nasal cannulas - O2 hydro test due, sold as-is
• Micro AeroDynamics vortex generator system
• Rosen visors
• Long range fuel (177 gal usable)
• Preciseflight LED pulse lite system
• Whelen LED landing and taxi lights
• Bob Fields electric inflatable door seal kit (lowers cabin noise, removes drafts)
• Safe-heet 700 series oil sump heater
• Ice shields
• Diamond Aire speed slope windshield upgrade (cruise speed increase, lowers noise)
• 1/4” solid windows upgrade
• Gill GC-024 battery tender
• C&D combustion heater
• Medeco locks
• Prop sync
• Steve’s Aircraft gascolator STC
• Brackett air filter upgrade
• Vacuum pump cooling kits
• M-20 air/oil separators
• Norton radome (provides superior RADAR performance)
• Removable battery box side panels STC
• Fire extinguisher
• Tow bar
Miscellaneous Maintenance:• Aircraft on oil analysis (reports normal)
• Both main LG tires and tubes new 3/2024
• All new LORD engine mounts, bolts, & hardware, both sides 3/2022
• All LG struts resealed 3/2019
• RH prop boots new 3/2019
• Both props dynamically balanced to IPS 0.02 1/2019
• New RH brake linings 4/2016
• All new Champion RHB37E spark plugs 7/2014
• Overhaul RH engine hydraulic pump 10/2013
• New Whelen taxi light 6/2013
• Overhaul RH engine density controller 3/2013
• New 1-piece Diamond Aire speed slope windshield, all new ¼” side windows 6/2012
• Overhaul manifold pressure gauge 12/2011
• Reseal both fuel selectors 12/2011
• Oxygen bottle hydrostatic test 5/2011
• New outboard brake linings 5/2011
• Both propellers removed & painted by NW Propeller Svc 5/2011
• New LH outboard exhaust stack assy, tailpipe assy 5/2011
• New RH inboard exhaust stack assy, tailpipe assy 5/2011
• New ABI seat belts 5/2011
• Both LH/RH outboard fuel tanks new 3/2011
• LH engine 6 new cylinders 5/2010
• New baffle seals both engines, rigid baffles replaced as req 5/2010
• LH prop IRAN 5/2010
• Overhaul co-pilot attitude indicator 5/2008
• New C&D heater 1/2008
• New oxygen bottle 10/2007
• Overhaul both turbos 10/2007
• Overhaul RH servo 10/2007
• LH magnetos both factory exchange rebuilt 9/2007 (Bendix S-1200 series)
• Overhaul both vacuum pumps 12/2006
• New Gill G246 battery 10/2006
• New emergency gear extension bottle 4/2006
• RH magnetos both overhauled 1/2006 (Bendix S-1200 series)
• New RH aux fuel pump 2/2005
• New ACK 450 ELT 10/2003
• Overhaul both voltage regulators 1/2003
• Overhaul RH alternator 11/2002
• RH inboard fuel cell repaired 11/2001
• LH inboard fuel cell repaired 7/2000
• Resealed landing gear hydraulic power pack 9/1995
• New wing de-ice boots 10/1993
• New stabilator de-ice boots 9/1992
• New vertical fin de-ice boot 12/1991
Exterior:• Painted by Cimarron using Sherwin Williams Jet Glo system 1/2001
• White with maroon and gray stripes
• Paint recently ceramic coated
Interior:• New interior with gray leather seats 5/2010
• Gray side panels, headliner
• Maroon carpets
• Microlite AA insulation blanket sound deadening system
• New ABI seat belts 5/2011
• Leather wrapped yokes
• 6-Place intercom
