Wtb 150+hp pa-22/20 pa-20

[Stephen]

It cost almost as much to have my first run cylinders overhauled as buying new. I went with new.

I did the same.

[walt.buskey]

Thanks, Gilbert & Stephen -- that makes me feel a bit better. Aerotec gave me a choice of TCM/Prime (I think) or Lycoming. Talked it over with my A&P and we decided to go with the gen-yoo-wine article... for an additional $2900 over the cost of 4 overhauled cylinders. Total's now over $30K.....

I always knew I'd never get back what I put into the beast, but I really did not feel I could even sell it in good conscience with the engine the way it was. Nice to know that, with a few more additions (ADS-B), I might be able to get 30+ for it when I decide to sell. (But first, I want to FLY the thing!!)

[Luscombeflyer]

I guess there is at least 3 of us looking then. I think there all in Alaska!

Did you guys ever find your birds? I've been looking for almost a year now. Trying to stay East of the Mississippi..... I've found two good ones but always just a few days/hours late and 2nd in line.

[SWolf]

I did a lot of looking and digging but finally found one I bought a 1957 PA-22/20 150 out in kansas. Just have to be fast and aggressive in the current market. I looked at probobly 4 or 5 others that were basket cases or some seriously sketchey paperwork and too late to even put in a offer on many more.

[Luscombeflyer]

I've looked at about the same amount and it's crazy the differences you find between what's advertised and what's actually there. Well at least there's one less looking (Lol). Congratulations on your purchase!

[ysifly2]

A couple just posted for sale on FB. Looks like one on east coast, one on the west coast.
Considering I’m seeing C150’s posting in 30’s and a couple in 40’s range, still surprised seeing a 30k Pacer.


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[Luscombeflyer]

A couple just posted for sale on FB. Looks like one on east coast, one on the west coast.
Considering I’m seeing C150’s posting in 30’s and a couple in 40’s range, still surprised seeing a 30k Pacer.


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I just spoke with the guy on the East Coast. 14min after his FB post. I'm currently 2nd in line.... 14min.... crazy!

[sierrasplitter]

Dont Limit yourself to a certain part of the lower 48 . Its easy to buy one (if available) anywhere in the US .

[Luscombeflyer]

Dont Limit yourself to a certain part of the lower 48 . Its easy to buy one (if available) anywhere in the US .

I spoke with a member on here last year about his Pacer in AK. Basically everything I wanted but at the time no way to ferry it down to the lower 48 with the COVID restrictions. This will be my 3rd plane purchase and it's nice to be able to see the aircraft and documentation with your own eyes with out having to travel across the country. With the current market conditions it might just take a long trip to get the right plane.

[sierrasplitter]

I bought mine unseen in Colorado. I live in California . I gave the asking price but we agreed “ pending an independent pre-buy inspection “ .
I found my own I/A in the area . The seller did not ask for a deposit . I went to Colorado two weeks later , flew with the owner and bought the plane .
Went back home for two weeks and hired a ferry pilot to ride along but I did the flying
at the time I didn’t have enough time in type to fly it back solo
but it worked out well
it also helped the seller was a member of this group