N700EE:
Background Information
Aerostar
N700EE started life as N68992, a 1982 Piper 602P Pressurized Aerostar,
72 serial numbers from last Aerostar built.
This
plane is one of the few remaining no damage history, late
production, highly upgraded 602P/700 Aerostars remaining with no
corrosion issues! In
1995, this plane was restored by the Aerostar Aircraft factory / Machen
with
nearly every mod available, including NEW
Lycoming factory 350 hp
TIO-540-U2A engines and a 5.5 PSI pressurization system upgrade.
This plane is one of only a hand-full of 5.5 PSI upgraded Aerostars.
The
-U2A engines were designed by Lycoming for the 700P
Piper Aerostar, the only factory original 700 hp Aerostars. The
U2A engine has the heavy case and heavier crankshaft, and an improved
fuel injection system. While these engines were installed on the 700P
Aerostar with both engines
being critical (P38 style), N700EE has the engines installed in the
standard configuration, both turning clockwise with one critical
engine. The 602P / 700 U2A is among the most highly regarded, as
the plane is late production, without being one of the last built when
the assembly line was being spooled down. Rumor has is that the quality
of the latest airframes was poor due to the fact that the Piper
employees were more interested in producing the Malibu than the
Aerostar 700P.
This
Aerostar has a consistently excellent maintenance history throughout
its life. This plane is one of a few remaining late-late production,
low time Aerostars with no damage history and no corrosion
issues. Nearly all of the work has been done to bring it to current
specs - all that remains is to add the panel of your choice!
N700EE is based at Boulder Municipal
Airport, is owned by Boulder Valley Aviation, Inc. , and may be viewed
by appointment.
