New In The BAS Piston Hangar for August 26, 2025

The Piper PA-46 is where cabin-class luxury meets single-engine efficiency. Born in the late ’70s and still going strong, this six-seat pressurized workhorse carved out a niche above piston singles like the Bonanza and below entry-level turboprops. With decades of refinement behind it, the PA-46 has become a pilot favorite for its speed, comfort, and long legs, earning its reputation as a go-anywhere, do-everything aircraft that still turns heads on the ramp.

Step up to the PA-46-500TP Malibu Meridian (now called the M500), and you’re flying a whole new league. With a Pratt & Whitney PT6A turbine up front, this machine leaps into the turboprop class with 260-knot cruise speeds, a 30,000-foot ceiling, and the reliability only a PT6 can deliver. Piper didn’t just bolt on a bigger engine; they beefed up the wings, gear, and tail, then loaded it with modern Garmin glass and stability protection tech. The result? A sleek, turbine-powered performer that blends speed, range, and cabin-class comfort like nothing else in its category.

This Malibu Meridian comes with a story of resilience. After an off-airport landing, the owner invested heavily in bringing it back...engine, airframe, and more were fully repaired. But as the project dragged on, it became a never-ending challenge, and ultimately, the airplane found its way to BAS. Now, instead of sitting idle, this PA-46 will live on by supporting operators around the world. Our teardown crew is diving in, and we’re pulling a long list of PA-46 treasures. The hard-to-find, high-demand parts go fast and first, such as...

• Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42A Turbine Engine
  • 1916 hours total, 0 hours since prop strike inspection/repair
• X2 Garmin GNS-530
• Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel
• Avidyne FlightMax
• Garmin GTX-327
• BFGoodrich WX500 Stormscope
• Power pack
• Cleveland landing gear actuators
• And much more

The Maule MT-7 series took the already rugged M-7 platform and added tricycle gear to make it even more approachable for pilots who preferred easier ground handling without losing that legendary Maule toughness. Still a high-wing, strut-braced workhorse, the MT-7 kept the long cabin, short-field chops, and versatility of the taildragger versions but packaged it in a more forgiving setup for backcountry strips, grass fields, or everyday utility flying.

The MT-7-235 cranked things up with a Lycoming O-540 engine pumping out 235 horsepower, earning it the “Tri-Gear Super Rocket” name. This variant delivered serious performance in a pilot-friendly configuration—hauling loads, leaping off short runways, and still giving you the confidence of a tricycle gear stance. It was a perfect blend of muscle and manners, making it a favorite for operators who needed bush-plane capability without the extra challenge of a tailwheel.

This pilot lost control on landing and caused some damage to the aircraft, leading it to the BAS hangar for disassembly. We will recover a great stack of Maule parts, such as...

• Lycoming IO-360
• S-Tec autopilot
• King KX-165 Nav/Comm
• King KT-76C Transponder
• Garmin GNC-300XL GPS
• PS Engineering PMA6000M-C Audio Panel
• Cleveland Wheels and brakes
• And much more!

The Cessna 210A marked the true launch of one of general aviation’s most legendary lines. Introduced in 1960, the 210A took the basic concept of the retractable-gear Skylane and refined it into a high-performance traveler. With its Continental IO-470 engine, 40-degree hydraulic flaps, and gear doors that tucked the wheels neatly away, this early Centurion blended speed, efficiency, and utility in a way that quickly won over private owners and commercial operators alike.

Only 575 examples were built, making the 210A a relatively rare sight today. But its DNA is unmistakable in the long legacy of Centurions that followed.

Our 210A has retired from flying duty due to a gear problem during landing. That’s where its next chapter begins: carefully broken down so the hard-to-find parts and components can keep the wider fleet in the air. Whether you’re looking for engine accessories, control surfaces, or interior fittings, these early-series 210 parts don’t linger long on the shelves. If you’ve got a 210 in the hangar, now’s the time to reach out...because once they’re gone, they’re gone. We expect to recover...

• Continental IO-470-E (Prop strike, 952 since reman.)
• Garmin GTN-750 GPS/Nav/Comm P/N 011-02282-00
• GDL-88D Remote ADS-B Transponder P/N 011-02371-00
• Garmin G500 system
  • GDU-620 Display P/N 011-01264-50
  • GDC-74A
  • GRS-77
  • GDL-69 XM Weather P/N 011-00986-00
• Garmin G5 Attitude Indicator P/N 011-03809-00
• Garmin GTX-32 Remote Transponder P/ 011-00768-00
• PS Engineering PMA8000BT Bluetooth Audio Panel
  • P/N 050-890-0702
• King KX-155 Nav/Comm/Glideslope P/N 069-1024-01
• Good nose gear doors
• Cleveland wheel and brake conversion
  • Kit 199-60, wheels 40-75B, brakes 30-52
• LED Beacon Light
• LED Wing Tip Lights
• Rosen Visors
• Refueling steps and handles
• And much, much more!

The Mooney M20 is a true icon of general aviation - fast, sleek, and efficient, it was designed to deliver big performance from a relatively small airframe. Introduced in 1955, the M20 family evolved from wood-wing beginnings into an all-metal speedster that quickly built a reputation for being one of the fastest piston singles in its class. With its distinctive forward-swept tail and retractable gear, the M20 proved that pilots could have both efficiency and speed without breaking the bank, cementing its place as Al Mooney’s most successful design.

The M20C, known as the Mark 21 and later the Ranger, took that winning formula and refined it even further. Debuting in 1962, it brought a 180-horse Lycoming engine, higher gross weight, and upgrades like improved cooling, better exhaust flow, and a redesigned instrument panel. Lighter, faster, and more capable than its predecessors, the M20C quickly became a pilot favorite, selling over 1,600 units. With its balance of speed, efficiency, and handling, the Ranger set the tone for Mooney’s reputation as a builder of serious pilots’ airplanes.

This aircraft landed gear up, sending it our way. It will yield a fantastic list of Mooney M20C parts and components, such as...

• Lycoming O-360-A1A (1474.9 SMOH, prop strike)
• Aspen EFD1000MAX P/N 910-00001-011 (x2)
• Aspen EFD500(MAX) P/N 910-00001-013
• Uavionix AV-30 Multi-function display
• Garmin GTX-345 ADS-B Transponder P/N 011-03302-00
• Garmin GNS-430W GP - SOLD
• PS Engineering PMA450 Audio Panel P/N 050-450-0100
• King KN62 DME P/N 066-1064-00
• King KX-155 Nav/Comm/Glideslope P/N 069-1024-01
• S-Tec autopilot
• New style control yokes
• LED wing tip lights
• PowerFlow Exhaust
• And lots and lots more