1966 Beechcraft 33 DebonairSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1966 Beechcraft 33 Debonair presents as a well-maintained example with notable upgrades and award-winning preservation. The airframe shows 4,552 total hours while the Victor-built IO-470 engine (260hp) has 772 hours since major overhaul, with a 1,500-hour TBO remaining. The aircraft earned a 2007 Oshkosh award and maintains excellent condition ratings of 9.5/10 for paint, interior, glass, and engine, with no damage history documented in logs.

Key upgrades include a Garmin G3X large-screen glass cockpit (coupled with the system), Garmin 480 WAAS GPS, S-Tec 30 autopilot with altitude hold and GPSS, and an Avidyne EX 500 with Sirius weather module. Performance enhancements include D'Shannon modifications (windows, flap and gap seals, tail feathers, baffles), ElectroAir electronic ignition, and an 80-gallon fuel capacity enabling 6-hour endurance. Additional features include a Hartzell 3-blade propeller (772hrs), ADS-B compliance, AAuracle engine monitor, standby vacuum system, and Bose-compatible audio. The rudder spar modification eliminates ongoing inspection requirements. Always hangared, this Debonair combines classic airframe integrity with modern avionics and systems.