For Sale: 1979 PIPER AEROSTAR
Jet Aircraft
The Superstar II is simply the Cheyenne 400LS of Aerostars. It is the fastest of all Machen conversions. Counter rotating Navajo engines with single large turbocharger. Safer on a single engine, one turbo per side, and no worries of having a lightweight crank case.
The Superstar II was the most expensive conversion at the time and largely the reason it isn’t as popular.
This airplane was highly modified by Eric Krueger, a well known Superstar II specialists to correct the heat issues commonly encountered.
Research the Superstar I and you will find that you have 4 turbos to care for that last approximately 700 hrs. Research Hartzell’s new pricing on those 4 turbos (if you can get them).
Just like the 400LS, it isn’t for everyone. However, if you want the beast of Aerostars this is the one….Countless dollars have been spent to make this airplane up to date and reliable. Capable of 265 knots TAS….
Detailed Information
Airframe
Total Time: 2606
Engines
Left Engine: 972 SOH Left Prop: 488 SOH Right Engine: 796 SOH (30 hrs since IRAN by Signature engines including new cam shaft and lifters)
Props
Right Prop: 488 SOH
Counter rotating propellers
Exterior Details
New custom paint
Excellent condition de-icing boots
*Nearly every Machen upgrade available*
Avionics
Garmin G600 TXi
Garmin GI 275
Garmin Flight Stream 210
S-Tec 55X autopilot with preselect
Garmin GCU 485 Mode Selector
Dual Garmin Transponders, 1 with ADSB in/out
Garmin GNS 530W
Garmin GNS 430W
Avidyne EX500 MFD
Color Radar
Stormscope
Sirius XM weather
Equipment
Engine Analyzer
Shadin digital Fuel Flow
Prop Sync
Engine driven freon A/C
Long range fuel STC
The Flight Shop inflatable door seal and emergency exit seal STC’s
Other Notes:
Arguably the fastest of all Aerostars ever produced. Current owner searched for nicest example available and did not want the twin turbo version, preferred to have the reliability of Navajo Chieftain per combined with no critical engine. Eric Krueger culling mods have corrected the heat issues these are known for
