N5965S · S/N MA-52 · Conroe, TX (KCXO)

N5965S – 1966 Beechcraft A23-24 Musketeer Super III

All-electric Garmin panel with a GFC 500 autopilot and dual G5s, 691 hours since major overhaul, and complete logs since new.

Time
2,144 hrs
Total time, complete logs since new
Engine
691 SMOH
Lycoming IO-360-A2B, 200 hp
Autopilot
Garmin GFC 500
Dual G5 attitude and HSI
Annual
Due Mar 2027
IFR checks due Apr 2027

Overview

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.

Times and inspections

Times
ItemTime
Airframe TT2,144 hrs
Engine SMOH691 hrs

As listed. Verify all times in the logbooks.

360° walk-around

N5965S 360 degree walk-around

Photos

Specifications

Airframe1
Useful Load
1,098 lb per April 2023 W&B
Engine8
Make
Lycoming
Model
IO-360-A2B, 200 hp
Serial
L-12170-51A
200HP
Compressions
75/72/76/75 (Mar 2026)
New #1 cylinder Mar 2026
New B&C lightweight starter, spark plugs, and Concorde battery Jan 2026
E-Z Heat engine preheater
Propeller3
Make
McCauley
Model
1B235/BFA 7862 (fixed pitch)
Serial
7862
Avionics11
  • Garmin GFC 500 digital autopilot — GMC 507, GSA 28 pitch, roll and pitch-trim servos
  • Dual Garmin G5's - 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
  • JPI EDM-730 engine monitor
  • Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports
  • All-electric panel - vacuum system removed
Additional Equipment9
  • Micro AeroDynamics vortex generators, wings and tail (STC SA01555SE)
  • LED landing lights, both wings (STC SA00344BO)
  • New Aero Plastics windshield
  • Cleveland wheels and brakes (STC SA718GL); new brake linings
  • Fiberglass wing tips
  • New tires, tubes and landing gear rubber biscuits/donuts (2023)
  • Stabilator hinge bearings replaced
  • Hobbs meter
  • Current-type fuel selector valve (Beech SB 0838)
Exterior4
  • Original 1966 factory paint, white with bittersweet stripe
  • Wings, flaps, ailerons, landing gear, and nose cowl repainted 1990
  • New windshield (Dec 2025)
  • LED landing lights (May 2026)
Interior3
Number of Seats
4
Dual Garmin GSB 15 USB charging ports
All four seat belt sets replaced 2003
History2
Complete Logs - Yes
Sep 1990
both wing assemblies, right aileron, right wing tip, and right half of stabilator trim tab replaced by Beegles Aircraft Service
Inspection Status3
Annual
Due March 2027
IFR Checks
Due April 2027
All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection. Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal from Market Without Notice.

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