1962 BEECHCRAFT B33 DEBONAIR

$164,900

Aircraft Location:State College, Pennsylvania

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Contact:Jaime Steel Potter

Phone:(937) 358-7029

Phillipsburg, Ohio

(937) 358-7029

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If you're looking for a straightforward, mechanically solid Beechcraft with the expensive work already addressed, this 1962 B33 Debonair deserves a close look. This Debonair is not being marketed as a modern glass-panel airplane — its avionics are older, but the aircraft is ADS-B Out compliant. Instead, the focus here is on what matters most in an older airframe: engine, propeller, landing gear, flight controls, corrosion remediation, structural inspection, and overall mechanical condition. It is a great VFR aircraft that is a blank palette to build a modern IFR platform from. The aircraft has recently undergone an exceptionally comprehensive and restorative annual inspection, addressing a remarkable number of mechanical, structural, corrosion, interior, and systems items. At the heart of the work is a freshly overhauled Continental IO-470, complemented by a new McCauley propeller conversion and new PCU5000 propeller governor. This is a Debonair for the buyer who understands that good mechanical bones are worth far more than an impressive-looking panel — and who can upgrade the avionics over time if desired. The biggest selling point of this Debonair is the freshly overhauled Continental IO-470-N. The engine was removed and sent to Columbia Aircraft Services for overhaul and subsequently reinstalled with new Lord shock mounts and new mounting hardware. Engine controls were properly rigged, accessories and systems reinstalled, and an operational check was performed with the engine found to be operating satisfactorily with no leaks noted. The propeller installation received equally significant attention. A new McCauley propeller conversion kit was installed in accordance with STC SA00718CH, along with a brand-new PCU5000 propeller governor. The next owner of this Debonair is not inheriting an aging engine/propeller combination and immediately facing a major overhaul decision. The two biggest-ticket items on the front of the airplane have already been addressed! The recent annual went substantially beyond a routine inspection. The Maintenance team at Penn State University / State College Regional Airport went above and beyond. A large amount of restorative work was performed to address corrosion (and prevention), flight controls, landing gear, brakes, fuel indication, engine systems, cabin components, and structural hardware. Many of the highlights can be found in the specs list below and the detailed annual signoff (See Airframe Logbook 2 on the aircraft listing on our website). There are plenty of older Debonairs on the market with attractive panels but aging engines, tired flight controls, deferred corrosion work, and a long list of expensive maintenance items waiting for the next owner. This airplane is the pinnacle example of a different approach. The recent annual addressed a tremendous amount of the work that an experienced Beechcraft buyer wants to see handled: fresh engine, new propeller, new prop governor, significant corrosion remediation, refurbished flight controls, new/rebuilt control surfaces, landing gear work, brake work, fuel system restoration, new hoses, structural hardware, vacuum-system upgrades, and extensive systems maintenance. The result is an aircraft with good mechanical bones and a substantial amount of restorative work already behind it. NOTE: Original Airframe Logbooks 1 and 2 went missing with a previous owner. The current airframe logbook reflects all work performed from 2000 to present. If your priorities are a fresh Continental IO-470, new propeller and governor, a thoroughly inspected and restored airframe, and a solid foundation for future avionics upgrades, this B33 Debonair is worth a serious look. A classic Beechcraft with the expensive mechanical work already done — ready for its next chapter. Call us today!

Specifications

Year1962

ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT

ModelB33 DEBONAIR

Serial NumberCD-488

Registration #N330CL

ConditionUsed

Total Time6,265

Useful Load1,041 lb

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO470N

Engine Horsepower260 HP

Engine 1 Time20 SOH

Engine TBO2000

Engine NotesHUGE 2026 restorative investment - $180K Annual / Engine Overhaul (May 2026) FRESH Continental IO-470-N 260 h.p. engine overhaul by Columbia Aircraft Services

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY

Prop Time20 SNEW

Number of Blades3

Prop NotesNEW 3-blade McCauley Scimitar Propeller and NEW PCU5000 propeller governor

ADS-B EquippedYes

Avionics/Radios4 Place Intercom ADS-B: FreeFlight RANGR with TC-978 Control Head Beechcraft Single-Axis Autopilot (HDG and NAV Tracking) BF Goodrich WX-950 Stormscope Electronics International R-1 Digital Tachometer Garmin GTX 327 Transponder iCom IC-A200 COM Radio 2 iCom IC-A220 COM Radio 1 JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor JPI Fuel Scan FS 450 Digital Fuel Flow / Qty NAV 1: CDI/GS - VOR/LOC/ILS NAV 2: CDI - VOR/LOC PS Engineering PMA6000 Audio Panel

Additional EquipmentHUGE 2026 restorative investment - $180K Annual / Engine Overhaul (May 2026) FRESH Continental IO-470-N 260 h.p. engine overhaul by Columbia Aircraft Services NEW 3-blade McCauley Scimitar Propeller and NEW PCU5000 propeller governor All ADs in Compliance NEW aluminum-converted replacement elevators Newly repaired/replaced ailerons All wing and flap ribs showing evidence of corrosion have been replaced Areas of corrosion were mechanically removed or bead blasted, treated, primed, and refinished in multiple locations, including aileron wing coves, vertical stabilizer and fuselage skin, horizontal stabilizer, left wing underside, engine control and alternator brackets, engine mounts, brake cylinder mounting brackets, aileron pushrods, rudder, flaps, and main landing gear wells Airframe treated internally with Corrosion X New left main gear uplock bracket New main wheel bearings and races Nose wheel bearings and races replaced New nose tire and tube New main brake discs and linings New brake system hoses New brake fluid reservoir Main landing gear wells treated with Corrosion X Overhaul of all four fuel quantity sending units and both fuel quantity gauges New engine and brake hoses New custom McFarlane mixture cable New exhaust components and mounting brackets New cowling SCAT ducts NEW Reiff engine preheat system installed NEW right muffler Dry vacuum system conversion and NEW dry vacuum pump New vacuum regulator, vacuum hoses forward of firewall, and central vacuum filter and ADS-B Compliant: FreeFlight RANGR NEW Lord engine shock mounts and mounting hardware Numerous Interior and Exterior replacements and enhancements New carpeting and refurbished/recovered interior panels NEW Concorde RG-35A battery New starter solenoid New mixture cable New forward elevator trim cable and chain assembly NEW magnetic compass Overhauled altimeter NEW ignition switch LED Landing Light Dual Yokes and PTT Switches LH Toe Brakes

Exterior NotesPainted in a classic Beechcraft scheme... base white with red and blue trim. The exterior of this Deb is in solid overall condition and shows nicely. It has been hangar kept and clean. Paint has been recently touched up using Matterhorn White urethane. The upper rudder received red and blue urethane to match the vertical stabilizer striping. Windshield and windows all in good condition as well and the exterior has been rounded out by an LED Landing Light.

Interior NotesThe beige leather seating provides a modern appearance and overall the interior is above par for the vintage. Pilot and Co-pilot seat leather show some minor wear. The interior has received some fantastic and meaningful recent TLC. Highlights include the following: Cabin mid and lower side panels repaired and recovered Center console repaired and recovered Rear seat support hammock repaired and recovered All-new floor carpeting New cabin floorboards Glareshield recovered New overhead cabin speaker Instrument and cabin lighting repaired and refurbished New baggage door seal

Inspection StatusAnnual Due: 5/2027

Year1962|

ManufacturerBEECHCRAFT|

ModelB33 DEBONAIR|

Serial NumberCD-488|

Registration #N330CL|

ConditionUsed|

Total Time6,265|

Useful Load1,041 lb|

Engine 1 Make/ModelCONTINENTAL IO470N |

Engine Horsepower260 HP|

Engine 1 Time20 SOH |

Engine TBO2000|

Engine NotesHUGE 2026 restorative investment - $180K Annual / Engine Overhaul (May 2026) FRESH Continental IO-470-N 260 h.p. engine overhaul by Columbia Aircraft Services|

Prop ManufacturerMCCAULEY|

Prop Time20 SNEW |

Number of Blades3|

Prop NotesNEW 3-blade McCauley Scimitar Propeller and NEW PCU5000 propeller governor|

ADS-B EquippedYes|

Inspection StatusAnnual Due: 5/2027|

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1962 BEECHCRAFT B33 DEBONAIR

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