S-TEC 30 With Altitude Hold For Sale

[Thumper]

I purchased a new S-TEC 30 with Altitude Hold last year for $10,750.00 not including the cost of the install. I had it installed in my 1975, M20F as part of my avionics package/instrument panel upgrade.

I flew the aircraft for a few months, (40 hours) with the new avionics pacakage, and the S-TEC 30 with altitude hold, and GPSS steering slaved to my Aspen made flying so much more enjoyable!

However, as luck would have it, just a few months after my avionics upgrade I purchased a 1980 M20K. I had all of the new avionics removed from my M20F, and Penn Avionics is currently installing all of the new avionics from my M20F into my M20K, except for the S-TEC 30 with altitude hold. My M20K has a nice autopilot flight director system already in it, so I am selling the S-TEC 30 with altitude hold.

I have attached a picture of my old M20F with the S-TEC with altitude hold in the panel. If anyone is interested please let me know. The S-TEC is in perfect condition!

Thanks,

Ken

[1964-M20E]

How much?

I assume it has the servos as well.

[OR75]

the F is being salvaged ?

[Thumper]

Yes, the aileron and elevator servos are included. It is ready for install in new condition with all of the compnents. It was only in the aircraft for a few months, so technically it is used, and so I am selling it at used prices. 

I have the STC paperwork, installation instruction, and wire harness. Selling for $5,750.00 plus shipping.

Thanks,

Ken

[Thumper]

Yes, the aircraft is being salvaged. I sold the aircraft with all of the original avionics, but the guy I sold it to is parting it out.

Thanks,

Ken

[Guest]

At this price If I didn't already have the the 30 with GPSS installed I'd be all over it.

Anyone thinking of adding a autopilot should jump on this. 

 

[Seth]

Quote: JimR

I'd make sure that the STC is transferable and not airframe specific before purchasing this with the intention of installing it in a certificated aircraft.  I'm not saying that it is not, but this is something that you'll want to nail down prior to purchase. 

Jim

[N601RX]

I believe they have recently begain to allow STC transfers.  I think they are charging around $1400 for the paperwork.  There were also some reports of them making the new owner buy a new install kit before selling them the STC.

I would call before buying.

[rbridges]

sounds like a really great price for the STEC.  btw, why is your F being parted out?

[Seth]

Quote: rbridges

sounds like a really great price for the STEC.  btw, why is your F being parted out?

[eaglebkh]

A few years ago when I was going through the same STEC 30 with Alt Hold install, STEC made it clear that they did not want to be in the business of transfering STCs (tail# specific).  It was cost prohibitive versus buying the entire kit new from STEC.  Maybe this has since changed...

OP: I'm not trying to discourage people from jumping on your offer.  But I would hate for someone to make a $10k mistake...

[KSMooniac]

The buyer will definitely need to check with Cobham about transferring a used autopilot.  It used to be verboten, but I too heard they have softened their stance recently.

[Thumper]

On the question of the STC being transferred to another tail number. I never made any calls on that. I had all of my new avionics removed from my M20F to install in my M20K, and the only thing that I am not using in my new aircraft is the S-TEC, so that is the only thing that I am selling.

I came straight to MooneySpace to list it, and plan on listing it on Ebay next week.

On the parting-out of the M20F, I sold the aircraft with the panel and avionics removed, with the original 37 year old panel and radios in a box, and the buyer chose to part-it out, since I priced it appropriately.

Thanks,

Ken

[bnicolette]

That's one heck of a price on that!!  If only I needed an autopilot.  How about selling that Aspen at half price.  

[Thumper]

Brett,

I must say, that was pretty funny! You took the sting out of me parting with my money on that S-Tec, but just for a few seconds.

Thanks for the laugh!

Ken

[KSMooniac]

Since we're now all shopping on your goodies... I'll take that engine monitor for half-price!  I already have an STEC-30, and would like an Aspen but I guess that is already taken.  

That is a potentially great deal for the STEC, and I would suggest you call STEC and tell them where you're at and get the truth straight from them and you'll be able to sell it with confidence.  *IF* they'll transfer the STC to another plane for a nominal fee, I suspect you could sell it for more than you are asking here, so I think it would be worth the effort.

[Thumper]

I just sold the S-Tec. Thought I would just confirm what I learned and what was mentioned above. If the aircraft the S-Tec is going to be installed in to is listed on the original STC, it only requires a new Documentation Package from Cobham for $1,450.00.

This S-Tec came out of my M20F and the guy that picked this one up is putting it into an M20J, which is listed on the STC, so he pays $1,450.00 to Cobham and he is good to go.

If the aircraft was not on the Original STC, any servo or computer that had a serial number that differs from what is required for the new aircraft, would require sending those components to Cobham for reconfiguring that could total upto $3,500.00.

Thanks for everyones input on this thread.

Ken

[KSMooniac]

Sounds good...thanks for the follow-up post too.  That is an expensive fee to Cobham, but not the end of the world in light of the deal you gave the buyer.  At least it is possible now!

[rqajpa]

Is your STEC 30 still avialable? Am interested in purchasing it.

 

Roger A 703-508-2641

[TWinter]

Aircraft assignment specific?  Maybe that's why my shop told me two to three weeks to get mine..paperwork, paperwork?..life goes on. I'm now assuming when they send these out they are recording what aircraft they are installed in and by whom. Makes sense liability wise I guess. I was wondering why such a delay in getting mine put in.

[jetdriven]

STC's now have the aircraft N-number or engine serial number put on them from the STC holder.

[Sabremech]

I didn't realize it for quite a while, but my STC says I have to give written permission to the purchaser or installer to install my parts. I didn't ask for this, but I think it's standard process for the FAA to include something similar on the STC paperwork that they give the STC holder. Kind of makes it a pain.

David

[DF's M20J]

Looking to upgrade my older century 200 series AP on my 78 M20J. Have GPS and heading bug tracking. The old Century 200 is beyond servicing.

so looking to upgrade.

cell-text 262-308-3216

[carusoam]

7 hours ago, DF's M20J said:

Looking to upgrade my older century 200 series AP on my 78 M20J. Have GPS and heading bug tracking. The old Century 200 is beyond servicing.

so looking to upgrade.

cell-text 262-308-3216

Let’s see if @Thumper has his ears on…

Its been a few weeks short of a decade since this thread was started… 
 

Ya never know… that thing could be in a box waiting for your call….

Best regards,

-a-

 

[Shmoo]

On 5/7/2012 at 2:01 PM, Thumper said:

I just sold the S-Tec. Thought I would just confirm what I learned and what was mentioned above. If the aircraft the S-Tec is going to be installed in to is listed on the original STC, it only requires a new Documentation Package from Cobham for $1,450.00.

 

This S-Tec came out of my M20F and the guy that picked this one up is putting it into an M20J, which is listed on the STC, so he pays $1,450.00 to Cobham and he is good to go.

 

 

If the aircraft was not on the Original STC, any servo or computer that had a serial number that differs from what is required for the new aircraft, would require sending those components to Cobham for reconfiguring that could total upto $3,500.00.

 

 

Thanks for everyones input on this thread.

 

 

Ken

 

@DF's M20J it's gone. He even left a super helpful followup about the stc process.