We noticed you're using an unsupported browser which may result in limited or no functionality for portions of our website. We recommend using Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, or Safari for the best experience.
My mission when I bought the Rocket was monthly, solo work trips from DC to Tampa. With the Monroy tanks and turbo I was able to make that trip nonstop in the high teens at 205KTAS at 19GPH. Staying above the Florida pop-up thunderstorms in the summer and getting around icing was cake. I enjoyed cruising above the NA traffic and below the airliners - made getting direct routing easy many times.
When I bought the Rocket in 2021 it was already in fantastic shape. Had just come out of an IRAN and TOH from a ground prop strike and had a brand-new MT 4 blade non-feathering prop to counter the nose heavy feel of that big Continental. It had everything I wanted - new paint (2019), GAMI injectors, speed brakes, Monroy tanks (104 gal), on board O2 (115 cubic feet), yaw damper and more.
Upgrades under my care include:
- JPI EDM 830 Engine Analyzer
- New windshield
- WAT LED lights all around (awaiting shipment of recogs)
- PS Engineering PMS-7000 Audio Panel with Bluetooth
Plan for this year was to upgrade the panel. At the annual (November 2022) we started consolidating and moving things to make room for upgrades. This plane has been coast to coast - took it from Half Moon Bay to Ocean City MD - and all along the east coast.
I've changed jobs and not flying as much as I used to for work and this beast needs to be flown.
Avionics / Equipment
Nav/Com/GPS/WAAS -Garmin 430W
Nav/Com -King KX-165
DME -King KN-63
EHSI -Sandel 3908
Audio Panel -PS Engineering PMS-7000 with bluetooth
Multi-function Display -Avidyne Flightmax 450
Transponder/ADS-B In and Out -Garmin GTX-345
TCAS -Ryan TCAD
Autopilot/Flight Director -King KFC-150 w/Altitude Preselect and Vertical Speed Hold
Yaw Damper -S-Tec
Airframe
New paint in 2019, always hangared.
Engines / Mods / Prop
Engine: Continental TSIO-520-NB 305 HP
Engine Times: 1060 Hours Since Factory Remanufacture (1994)
186 Hours Since IRAN and Top Overhaul February 2021
Prop: MT Composite 4-Blade
Prop Time: 186 Hours Since New February 2021
Interior / Exterior
Clean, well cared for interior. Wool seat covers for the front seats. Rear seats fold down for extra storage. Shoulder harnesses for all 4 seats. Four place oxygen.
Remarks
WAT LED Position, Landing and Strobe lights (November 2022)
WAT LED Recognition Lights (awaiting receipt from Whelen)
Hot Prop
Standby Vacuum
Electric Trim - yoke mounted
JPI EDM 830 Engine Analyzer
Pneumatic Door Seal
115 Cubic Feet of Oxygen
Speed Brakes
Davtron M655 Chronometer
Long Range Fuel (104 Gal)
GAMI Injectors
Vortex Generators
New windshield (August 2022)
Bruce's Travel Cover
Bruce's Engine Cowl Cover
Robotow Tug
Battery Board
Wool Front Seat Covers
*All aircraft loans are subject to credit approval. Monthly payments
illustrated above are based on terms available to the highest qualified
candidates, and are subject to additional documentation fees, terms and
conditions. Currency Capital, LLC is an independent finance company and
is not the manufacturer or supplier of any equipment. Currency Capital,
LLC utilizes its broad network of aircraft lenders to offer the most
competitive rates and terms available, for both businesses and consumers.
Commercial Financing may be provided by Currency Capital, LLC and loans
made or arranged pursuant to California Finance Lenders Law license number
60DBO-56173.
Aircraft Insurance
