N4525Y is a 3200 +/- TT 1979 Late serial number AA5B-1124 with just over 200 hours on Major Overhaul and 100 hours since tear down for bad babbits (main bearings) and rings redone.

Last annual pickup up some things,  let slide on the previous due to the engine remove and replace (R&R) and its first trip to the “Guru” which became the $17,000 annual.

Offered at $68,000 with the 2016 annual done at AirModsNW, Ken “Guru” Blackmands’s shop.

As only Ken can say it, “Blessed By The Guru — Priceless!…….”

Aircraft Specifications:
N4525Y
1979 AA-5B S/N 1124

TIMES IN SERVICE As of 2/29/2016

TTAF – 3204.0
TACH – 242.4
SMOH – 242.4
SREPR -107.8 (Metal found at annual inspection, engine removed for return to rebuilder, disassembled
and determined front and center main bearings had failed due to mfg. defect. Engine
reassembled with new bearings, rings, and seals. Reinstalled in aircraft, test ground run
and test flown. Full flight break-in conducted, checked for leaks and adjustments made.)

AVIONICS & EQUIPMENT

Garmin 430W with OBS & G/S Indicator
Icarus Steering Assist Module (for approaches)
MAC 1770 Com/Nav with VOR & G/S (digital conversion to a King KX-170B)
King KR-86 ADF
King KMA-20 Audio Panel W/ Marker Beacons
KT 78A transponder / mode C
Sigtronics SPA-400 4 place intercom
Century II Autopilot
JPI EDM-700 Engine Monitor w/ fuel flow
Davtron M-800 Chronometer Clock – Timer

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Precise Flight Stand-By Vacuum System with Auto Shuttle & Manual Control
Engine pre-heat system with sump pad and cylinder barrel base bands
Full landing gear fairings
Split nose cowl
Spin-On Oil Filter
Blue Sky Sun Visors,
Light Weight Starter
Alcor Vernier Mixture Control
Sensenich Propeller (63” pitch)
Aeroleds “Sun Spot” LED Landing Light with Pulse Option (FAA Field Approval)
“Cowl Bumpers” stops on firewall to prevent flexing and cracking of lower and upper cowlings
AeroQuip Stainless Steel, Teflon, Molded Fire Sleeve engine fuel and oil hoses
New engine baffle seals installed at 2014 Annual when engine was reinstalled.
Entire baffle system metal was repaired or replaced as required.
Carburetor Airbox was overhauled at 2014 annual.
Lower Cowling Air Outlet Ducts replaced in 2015 with enlarged metal units.
ADC Red Rudder Tip & Flashing Beacon
Aeroflash Wing Tip Strobes

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

White with Dark Red & Dark Blue poly paint. Condition is very good.
Windshield and side Plexiglas is in very good condition & plastic is good but yellowed. (needs painting)
Wing Tip Lenses are clear. and not cracked.
Interior is reconditioned using original type seat fabric and vinyl. Condition is very good.
Tires are very good.
Rating of condition is 8 on the paint and airframe appearance, 7.5 interior.
GENERAL INFORMATION

The annual is due in April which is not expected to need anything extensive. Some cosmetic things could use attention but, mechanically, this aircraft is as good as them come. The last two annuals have been done by Air Mods N.W., noted Grumman American expert maintenance personnel, and nothing of an airworthy nature has been allowed to remain unattended. The first inspection (2014) revealed numerous discrepancies which were addressed and corrected. This included one undocumented repair to the fuel cap recess & retainer in the right wing. There were some leaking access panels and sump drains as well as much metal working residue found inside the right fuel tank plus fuel qty. transmitter gaskets leaking and the same gasket leaking in left wing. The engine was sent for warranty repair as required due to failed main bearings from mfg. defects. The complete cost for this work, including consulting and FAA liaison on wing repair was nearly $18,000.00. The 2015 Annual Inspection and related work was $3615.00 and included some deferred items from previous year of non-airworthy concerns. All documents for this work are available for review on request from Air Mods N.W.

This aircraft is for sale for $68,000.00 in AS IS condition. The only known problems at this time are some tracking problem with the autopilot and an appointment has been made for this at an Avionics Shop. Some intermittent erratic indication has been noticed with the registering from #1 EGT which is probably a connection problem.

Please contact Ken Blackman, Air Mods N.W., 425-334-3030 or 1-8 PROPELLER guru@airmodsnw.com A short DVD preview has been made and several still photos taken.  (which are now disoplayed below). These are available on request from above.

Video Walk Around available here:  http://www.yankee-aviation.com/docs/N4525Y.mpg

Here are a series of pictures, we left them detailed (~2 M), enjoy!

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