Beech Sundowner
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General Info
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| Make: | Beech | Registration Number: | N2102W |
| Model: | C23 (Sundowner) | Serial Number: | 1429 |
| Model Year: | 1973 | Engine: | O-360-A4G (180 hp) |
| Location: | Trenton-Robbinsville (N87) | Engine TBO: |
2000 hrs recommended |
| Gear: | Fixed | Prop: | Fixed |
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Logbook Time
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| Total Time: (Hours since New) | 1600 | Log books |
Complete |
| Engine: (Since Major Overhaul) | 130 | Prop: (Since Major Overhaul) | |
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Maintenance Info
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| Annual due: (Date) | July, 2010 | ||
| IFR Certification Due: | |||
| AD's complete? (Yes / No) | Yes | ||
| Type of Engine Overhaul: | Overhaul (by Mattituck in 2003) | ||
| Maintenance Details: | Replaced all engine fluid carrying hoses, all shock disks, tubes, and jo-bolts, door handles & locks | ||
| Installed new brake lines, fuel lines, fresh air plenums, fuel caps & seals, wing tips, & fairings | |||
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Features
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| New glass, tires, & brakes installed in 2003 | New Cabin Cover | ||
| Push-to-Talk and Autopilot swiches on yoke | Hubba-Hubba caps | ||
| Nulite instrument lighting | New door seals and wing root | ||
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Avionics
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| Make / Model | |
| NAV/COM #1: | Garmin 430 (VFR) w/ GI-106A w/ Glideslope |
| NAV/COM #2: | Narco Mark 12D w/ Glideslope |
| Transponder: | Garmin GTX 330 Mode S w/ Traffic |
| Audio Panel: | Garmin GMA340 |
| Autopilot: | S-Tec 50 w/ GPSS and Altitude Hold |
| OAT: | Electronic International (digital) |
| Weather: | Strikefinder (slaved to heading indicator) |
| Music: | 4 place stereo w/ dual music inputs |
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Exterior
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| Color(s): | White w/ blue & gold trim) |
| Paint Condition: (1 to 10, 10 being the highest) |
9 (by Reese Aircraft in 2006) |
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Interior
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| Color(s): | Blue |
| Fabric: | Cloth |
| Condition: (1 to 10, 10 being the highest) |
8 |
| Glass condition: | Excellent (installed new in 2003) |
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Performance
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| Cruise Speed: (at 75% power) | 113 kts * | ||
| Useful Load: (remaining after full fuel) | 644 lbs * (956 lbs empty) | ||
| Fuel Capacity: | 52 gal | ||
| Fuel burn: (average) | 9 GPH * | ||
| Range: | 565 nm * | ||
| Specific Range: ((Efficiency = Cruise Speed ÷ Lbs per hour of fuel burn) (The higher the number, the better the efficiency)) | 2.09 | ||
| * Note: Performance figures are estimates based on best available information (from POH, Vref, etc.) and may not be exact for this particular aircraft. | |||
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Comments
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The Sundowner is a continuation of the Musketeer series Beech created in 1963. In 1970, Beech renamed the 180-hp Musketeer the C23 Sundowner. The Sundowner is a four-seat aircraft equipped with a Lycoming O-360 engine and was positioned between the Beech Sport and Beech Sierra. Although fixed gear, it outperforms the Sport in both speed and capacity. The cruise speed was increased by 8 to 10 knots by changing the cowling shape. Production of the Sundowner continued until 1983. Easy entry is provided by doors on both sides of the cabin and the cabin is roomy and comfortable with large windows and high seating position providing good visibility. Comparable in speed to a Cessna 172, the Sundowner generally pleases owners with the performance it achieves. Beech is known for accurate aircraft manuals and the Sundowner was no exception with climb rates close to that published in the manual. The handling is precise, smooth, very responsive, and stable in turbulent air. This could very well be the best Sundowner flying today. With the complete restoration between 2003 and 2006, you can experience immediate pride in ownership. This Sundowner is equally ready to fly for your next $100 hamburger or cross-country flight. All it needs is you! |
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Contact Us About This Aircraft
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Please call Dave Mathiesen at 609-259-2400 |
