Description
Make: Piper Aero Commander Model: 500B
Serial No. 1251-76 Reg. No. N37CK Year. Mfg. 1962
Type of Aircraft: Twin Piston
Airframe Total Time: Unknown
Airframe Condition: Fair
Log Books in Aircraft: No
Comments: This aircraft appears to be in Fair condition, but mechanically there are several engines issues. The 1962 Aero Commander 500B SN: 1251-76, located at Standard Aviation, St. Thomas, VI. This aircraft has two Lycoming IO-540-B Piston engines, with a white/blue and red paint scheme with leather seats in the cabin. The aircraft has a newer paint scheme. As stated, at time of seizure an attempted running of the aircraft which incurred both engines to have catastrophic failures. Both engines will require complete overhauls in order to make this aircraft airworthy.
Maintenance Status
Maintenance Annual Date: Unknown Progressive Inspection: No
Tires Condition: Good Type Brakes: Fair Anti-Skid: N/A
Exterior Paint Condition: Overall the paint is in Good Condition. The plane is white with blue and red stripes. It was noted the plane was just painted (approximately 2022) in the Dominican Republic.
Interior Condition: Good Cabin Configuration: Place: Pilot/Co-Pilot/ 4 Cabin Seating
Cockpit Condition: Good Panel Layout: factory layout (Except for noted Changes)
Pressurized Cabin: NO Window Condition: Good
Comments: The windows are all clear with some scratches and/or other blemishes. All instrument glass is clear but shows evidence of scratching to the sun glare coating.
Damage History
Current Damage: This aircraft has no current damage, according to the FAA.
Historical Damage: N/A
Engines
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming Model: IO-540-B
Engine Type: AV Fuel
Engine Overhauled By: Unknown
Engine Fire Detection: No. Engine Fire Bottles: No.
Time since Overhaul: Unknown
Comments: As noted. The engines are currently inoperative due to failed ops check by HSI Air and Marine.
Propeller:
Propeller Make: Hartzell Number of Blades: Three
Prop Reversers: No.
Prop Type: Unknown
Propeller TBO: 60 Months OR 2000 HRS
TSO/NEW: Unknown
Serial/Part Number: Right prop currently in Feather, unable to determine cause.
Instrumentation
Full Panel: Yes Dual Panel: Yes
Panel Configurations: Standard Panel Condition: Fair
IFR Equipped: Yes
Lien Status
Type of Encumbrance: RETURNED CLAIM OF LIEN
On 10-23-96, FAA returned to Ms. Suzanne M. Pruitt, Aero-Space Reports, Inc, Public Documents Room, Claim of Lien executed by Flightline of America L.C., against N37CK serial number 500A-1251-76, filed on 09-18-96, as microfilm number 987 is returned for your disposition. The document is not acceptable for recording. The Aeronautical Center counsel has advised that the State of Florida requires notices of liens to be filed against aircraft within 90 days after the last work, materials, or storage has been provided. Your lien indicates the last service was provided on 02-13-96. Since your lien was filed more than 90 days after that date, the Federal Aviation Administration has no authority to record it.
Type of Encumbrance: UNRECORDED SECURITY AGREEMENT
Executed by By:TAJ Leasing Inc. Address Not Shown Amount: $1,500,000.00 Executed: 10-01-20 Filed: 03-10-22
In Favor Of: Kalinago Tribe of the U.S.V.I. by and through its corporate entities, The Kalignago Trading Co. & Farm To Marker, Inc. Address Not Shown Covers N37CK serial number 500A-1251-76, and Toyota Tundra.
Other Items
Remarks #1:
The following document was filed with FAA on 03-10-22, but has not yet been examined and recorded by the FAA:
Unrecorded Security Agreement described above. Engines & Props: The Engines and/or Props on this aircraft do not appear to meet the size requirement for filing/searching at the FAA or International Registry.
IR: This aircraft does not appear to meet the size requirements for eligibility on the International Registry.
Additional Equipment
Dual Controls: Yes. Type: Yoke
Stall Warning System: Yes. Stick Shaker: No.
Rotating Beacon: Yes. Strobe Light: Yes.
Taxi Lights: Yes. Navigation Lights: Yes.
Long Range Fuel: No Aux Fuel Qty: N/A
Single Point Refuel: No
Toilet: No. Lavatory: No.
Galley: No. Cabinetry: No.
De-Icing Systems
Known Ice System: No Ice Lights: Yes
Prop De-Ice: Yes De-Ice Type: Heat
Wing Tail Boots: No Boots Condition: N/A
Windshield De-Ice: No Windshield Wipers: No
Windshield: Heated Pitot Heat: Yes.
Asset Location: Standard Aviation St. Thomas, USVI
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