BeechTalk - BT - FS: 1963 BE35-B33 Debonair

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2025, 17:44

FOR SALE

$90,000 OBO

1963 Beechcraft 35-B33 Debonair N8603M s/n CD-658

< 3,700 TTA Engine - 7XX SMOH Propeller 100 SN

STIPULATION OF SALE - Engine tear down inspection/IRAN or replacement by buyer at KTOA prior to ANY buyer operation - liability requirement.

TCM IO-470K McCauley 2A37C223-C
Full-flow oil filter
Walker Air-Sep
One (1) pilot/mechanic last (48) years.
Always hangared, NDH
Original paint & older interior
Complete logs & records from new
All ADs current, annual due 2/26.
Low cycles - never a trainer
Steam gauges
Wing leveler
Heated pitot
One-piece windshield
Cleveland wheels & brakes, recent reseal, linings & hoses.
Single yoke - L.H. brakes only
Fuel cells '05 - 80 gallons
Front seat belts/shoulder harnesses '16
Rudder spar STC fittings installed - no recurring AD
Recent good rubber
Recent battery 9/24
Narco CP-136 audio panel, Bendix T-12C ADF, Michel MX-11 com (760), Michel MX-12 Nav/com (720), Narco Nav-122 VOR/ILS/Mkr bcn, , Narco VOA-4 VOR, Narco DME-890, Bendix TR-611 Xpdr, Transcal D-120 Encoder, uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B out, avionics master, PTT.

Spares/support equipment (aircraft jack, engine stand, cylinders, special tools etc.), manuals available separately. .
Aircraft is well rigged, straight, tight, and very well maintained, not a "new P&I" junker. Flown each 1-2 weeks. A "diamond in the rough", this Debonair is an excellent candidate and solid basis for upgrades as desired, or IRAN/replace the engine and fly it. . Richard Arabian (310) 322-4383
rja4383@yahoo.com

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2025, 17:52

So, I'll be the guinea pig........what's with the engine teardown/overhaul stipulation if the a/c has NDH? Been sitting for a while?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2025, 18:12

Nope, not sitting, as the ad indicates. I overhauled the engine and wish to avoid any possible litigation when and if the next owner craters the engine from poor operating habits. Very possible scenario. I have better things to do than hire legal counsel for a baseless suit.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2025, 21:43

Username Protected wrote:

Nope, not sitting, as the ad indicates. I overhauled the engine and wish to avoid any possible litigation when and if the next owner craters the engine from poor operating habits. Very possible scenario. I have better things to do than hire legal counsel for a baseless suit.

Wouldn't and "as is" clause in the sales contract accomplish the same thing?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 09 Apr 2025, 22:06

Are you saying you personally OH’d the engine? (You turned the wrenches)

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 09:17

Well, tearing down a perfectly good engine seems like a great way to guarantee trouble-free motoring for a long, long time. :thumbup:

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 14:31

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Username Protected wrote:

Nope, not sitting, as the ad indicates. I overhauled the engine and wish to avoid any possible litigation when and if the next owner craters the engine from poor operating habits. Very possible scenario. I have better things to do than hire legal counsel for a baseless suit.

Wouldn't and "as is" clause in the sales contract accomplish the same thing?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 14:34

Yes, I personally overhauled the engine. I am an A&P/IA with all the required equipment and manuals.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 14:36

Username Protected wrote:

Well, tearing down a perfectly good engine seems like a great way to guarantee trouble-free motoring for a long, long time. :thumbup:

Engines frequently don't come close to reaching TBO, primarily the result of operator error.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 14:59

Username Protected wrote:

Well, tearing down a perfectly good engine seems like a great way to guarantee trouble-free motoring for a long, long time. :thumbup:

Engines frequently don't come close to reaching TBO, primarily the result of operator error.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 15:16

Richard, this is a pretty interesting stipulation. I don't think I've ever seen that before.

What do you see as the minimum amount of teardown and what level of inspetion would meet your requirements?

FYI for others: KTOA is
Torrance Municipal Airport - Zamperini Field

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 15:35

Why don't you just advertise the airplane with NO engine then? This is hands down the weirdest selling contingency I've ever seen.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Apr 2025, 15:38

What year was the engine overhauled?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2025, 15:27

Username Protected wrote:

Richard, this is a pretty interesting stipulation. I don't think I've ever seen that before.

What do you see as the minimum amount of teardown and what level of inspetion would meet your requirements?

FYI for others: KTOA is
Torrance Municipal Airport - Zamperini Field

A complete disassembly. That would pass liability to the mechanic signing off the teardown/IRAN. Another option would be an STC installation of a different model engine - several exist. Remember - engines come and go, airframes are the permanent basis for the aircraft.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Apr 2025, 15:32

Username Protected wrote:

A complete disassembly. That would pass liability to the mechanic signing off the teardown/IRAN. Another option would be an STC installation of a different model engine - several exist. Remember - engines come and go, airframes are the permanent basis for the aircraft.

Would money sit in escrow while this happens? Can the buyer do this in your hangar rent-free?