1966 BEECHCRAFT A23-24 SUPER III MUSKETEER
Description
Fully modernized Super III with the panel most buyers only dream of putting in a four-seat fixed-gear single. Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot with dual Garmin G5's, Garmin 175 GPS with WAAS/LPV, Garmin GNC 215 nav/com, Garmin GTR 225 com, Garmin GMA 345 with Bluetooth audio, Garmin GTX 320A transponder, SkyBeacon ADS-B Out, and a JPI EDM-730 engine monitor. The vacuum system is gone. This is an all-electric, IFR-capable panel with current pitot-static and transponder certs.
2,144 TTAF and 691 SMOH on the 200 hp Lycoming IO-360-A2B. Compressions 75/72/76/75 at the March 2026 annual. The big-ticket maintenance already done: all three landing gear donuts replaced (2023), new tires and tubes, new stabilator hinge bearings, Cleveland brakes with new linings, new Aero Plastics windshield, new LED landing lights, a new #1 cylinder, new B&C lightweight starter, new plugs, a new Concorde battery, and Micro VGs on the wings and tail. Complete logs since new.
If you're looking for a plane that has been excellently upgraded and generously maintained, this is it. Based at KCXO, in Conroe, TX. Call High Performance Aviation today to schedule a viewing.Specifications
Year1966
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT
ModelA23-24 SUPER III MUSKETEER
Serial NumberMA-52
Registration #N5965S
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesIFR
Based atKCXO
Total Time2,144
Useful Load1,098 lb
Complete LogsYes
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-A2B
Engine Serial NumberL-12170-51A
Engine Horsepower200 HP
Engine 1 Time691 SMOH
Engine TBO2000
Engine NotesCompressions: 75/72/76/75 (Mar 2026)
200hp
New #1 cylinder Mar 2026
New B&C lightweight starter, spark plugs and Concorde battery Jan 2026
E-Z Heat engine preheater
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum
Prop NotesModel: 1B235/BFA
Vortex GeneratorsYes
Auto PilotYes
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500
ADS-B EquippedYes
WAASYes
LPVYes
Engine MonitorYes
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GFC 500 digital autopilot — GMC 507, GSA 28 pitch, roll and pitch-trim servos
Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments — attitude and HSI, with GAD 29D and GMU 11
Garmin GPS 175 WAAS/LPV GPS navigator
Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com
Garmin GTR 225 Com
Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel
Garmin GTX 320A transponder
uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out
JP Instruments EDM-730 engine monitor
Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports
All-electric panel — vacuum system removed
Additional EquipmentMicro AeroDynamics vortex generators, wings and tail (STC SA01555SE)
LED landing lights, both wings (STC SA00344BO)
New Aero Plastics windshield (Dec 2025)
Cleveland wheels and brakes (STC SA718GL); new brake linings (Apr 2025)
Fiberglass wing tips
New tires, tubes and landing gear rubber biscuits/donuts (2023)
Stabilator hinge bearings replaced (2023)
Hobbs meter (2023)
Current-type fuel selector valve (Beech SB 0838)
Exterior NotesOriginal 1966 factory paint, white with bittersweet stripe
Wings, flaps, ailerons, landing gear and nose cowl repainted 1990
New windshield (Dec 2025)
LED landing lights (May 2026)
Number of Seats4
Interior NotesDual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports
All four seat belt sets replaced 2003
Inspection StatusAnnual: Due March 2027
IFR Checks: Due April 2027
AirworthyYes
Year1966|
ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT|
ModelA23-24 SUPER III MUSKETEER|
Serial NumberMA-52|
Registration #N5965S|
ConditionUsed|
FlightRulesIFR|
Based atKCXO|
Total Time2,144|
Useful Load1,098 lb|
Complete LogsYes|
Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING IO-360-A2B |
Engine Serial NumberL-12170-51A|
Engine Horsepower200 HP|
Engine 1 Time691 SMOH |
Engine TBO2000|
Engine NotesCompressions: 75/72/76/75 (Mar 2026)
200hp
New #1 cylinder Mar 2026
New B&C lightweight starter, spark plugs and Concorde battery Jan 2026
E-Z Heat engine preheater|
Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|
Number of Blades2|
Blade CompositionAluminum|
Prop NotesModel: 1B235/BFA|
Vortex GeneratorsYes|
Auto PilotYes|
Autopilot Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GFC500 |
ADS-B EquippedYes|
WAASYes|
LPVYes|
Engine MonitorYes|
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GFC 500 digital autopilot — GMC 507, GSA 28 pitch, roll and pitch-trim servos
Dual Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments — attitude and HSI, with GAD 29D and GMU 11
Garmin GPS 175 WAAS/LPV GPS navigator
Garmin GNC 215 Nav/Com
Garmin GTR 225 Com
Garmin GMA 345 Bluetooth audio panel
Garmin GTX 320A transponder
uAvionix SkyBeacon ADS-B Out
JP Instruments EDM-730 engine monitor
Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports
All-electric panel — vacuum system removed|
Additional EquipmentMicro AeroDynamics vortex generators, wings and tail (STC SA01555SE)
LED landing lights, both wings (STC SA00344BO)
New Aero Plastics windshield (Dec 2025)
Cleveland wheels and brakes (STC SA718GL); new brake linings (Apr 2025)
Fiberglass wing tips
New tires, tubes and landing gear rubber biscuits/donuts (2023)
Stabilator hinge bearings replaced (2023)
Hobbs meter (2023)
Current-type fuel selector valve (Beech SB 0838)|
Exterior NotesOriginal 1966 factory paint, white with bittersweet stripe
Wings, flaps, ailerons, landing gear and nose cowl repainted 1990
New windshield (Dec 2025)
LED landing lights (May 2026)|
Number of Seats4|
Interior NotesDual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports
All four seat belt sets replaced 2003|
Inspection StatusAnnual: Due March 2027
IFR Checks: Due April 2027|
AirworthyYes|
