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1966 BEECHCRAFT A23-24 SUPER III MUSKETEER
Starts from the median asking price of 4 comparable Beechcraft 2324 series listings ($97,450), then adjusts for:
- Year +0 vs comparable listings -0.8%
- Airframe time -1,731 hr vs comps +3.5%
- Autopilot (25% of comps) +1.4%
- ADS-B (50% of comps) +1.3%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 121 FAA-registered +2.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Beechcraft A23-24 MUSKETEER SUPER III |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,144 hrs |
| Engine time | 691 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GMC 507, GARMIN GFC 500, GARMIN GSA 28 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | Garmin GMA345 |
| Avionics / GPS / datalink | GARMIN GPS 175 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | March 2027 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
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.
Modifications
Micro 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)
Avionics
Garmin 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
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BEECHCRAFT |
| Model | A23-24 SUPER III MUSKETEER |
| Serial Number | MA-52 |
| Registration # | N5965S |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | IFR |
| Based at | KCXO |
Airframe
| Total Time | 2,144 |
|---|---|
| Useful Load | 1,098 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING IO-360-A2B |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-12170-51A |
| Engine Horsepower | 200 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 691 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Auto Pilot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Autopilot Manufacturer/Model | GARMIN GFC500 |
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
| WAAS | Yes |
| LPV | Yes |
| Engine Monitor | Yes |
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin 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 Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Micro 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) |
|---|
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 4 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual: Due March 2027 IFR Checks: Due April 2027 |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
Operating costs & specifications — Beechcraft A23 24 Musketeer Super III
Typical model-level figures for the Beechcraft A23 24 Musketeer Super III (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 643 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 130 kts · 150 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 950.0 / 660.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The A23-24 Musketeer Super III seats up to 3 passengers plus 1 pilot.
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Last flight
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