COMPLETE & SUBMIT THE BID FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE before 7:00 pm Eastern on May 17, 2024

     SIAI #:  2024-29S                               1979 CESSNA 340A N242G

       Your bid is solicited for the following salvage, as is, where is, before deadline of 7:00 pm Eastern on May 17, 2024

           WARRANTY:  There is no warranty, express or implied for the information provided herein or the condition, useability,

                              workability, operability or marketability of the aircraft salvage.  All times are approximate and the logbooks

                              and aircraft should be inspected by each bidder BEFORE BIDDING.  Failure of the bidder to view the

                              salvage or wreckage, or confirm any information provided is NOT grounds for a claim or withdrawal of bid

                              after bid closing date.)   All Sales Are FINAL.  Read CONDITIONS at bottom of page.

                                  HOURS estimated from logbooks or other information - not guaranteed or warranted

           AIRCRAFT:   1979 Cessna 340A N242G, s/n: 340A0799, Hobbs 7643.7

           ENGINES:      Continental TSIO-520-NB

                                    #1 TSN 2812.6, TSOH 1550.0

                                    #2 TSN 2899.6, TSOH 1550.0

           PROPELLERS:   McCauley 3AF32C515

                                       #1 TSN: 1550.0, TSOH 22.4

                                       #2 TSN: 1550.0, TSOH 1550.0

           EQUIPMENT:    

·         Garmin GNS-530

·         Garmin GTX-330ES

·         Garmin GMA-340

·         Garmin GNS-430

·         S-Tec Fifty Five X

·         JPI Garmin EDM 800 GDU-620

   DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT:  On 02/26/24, While aircraft was at maintenance facility and stored on the ramp outside,

                                                       an unauthorized person started up aircraft, taxied it around the ramp and hit a light pole,

                                                       perimeter fencing and went into a ditch.

          DESCRIPTION OF DAMAGES:   The damage includes but may not be limited to:

·         Outboard section of left wing was nearly sheared off.  The entire wing, including internal fuel bladders, de-ice

boots, et cetera, will need to be replaced.

·         The left tip tank is damaged; however, the damage might be repairable.

·         The right side of the fuselage just below the right windshield was damaged by a fence posted.  The large dent

will need to be repaired with a patch or rolled out from the inside.

·         All three blades on the right prop are bent and twisted. 

·         The leading edge of the right wing outboard of the engine nacelle is damaged and there is a hole in the bottom

skin that is close to the spar.  It is likely that the right wing will need to be replaced.

·         The right tip tank sustained substantial damage and will need to be replaced.

·         The landing gear will need to be checked for damage. 

             **PHOTOS**

          LOCATION OF AIRCRAFT:  Page Field Airport (KFMY) – Ft. Myers, FL

          INQUIRIES:  David Gourgues, 407-818-3726, David.gourgues@mclarens.com

          CLAIM NUMBER:   10746369      SIAI NUMBER:  2024-29S

          REMARKS:    *Insurer reserves the right to reject any and all bids. 

                              *Salvage is as is/where is. 

                              *Inspection of the salvage is highly recommended.  Failure to inspect is at bidder's risk.

                              *The posting information is the best to our knowledge. 

                              *Logbooks may not be complete.

         COMPLETE THE BID FORM BELOW & SUBMIT.  YOU WILL RECEIVE AN IMMEDIATE CONFIRMATION OF YOUR BID

   CONDITIONS: The aircraft listed are for sale "as is where is". There is no warranty either express or implied.

   All times and descriptions are believed to be  the best information available and are not warranted. Prospective

   buyers should inspect the aircraft and records before bidding.  Purchaser bears all risk regarding condition,

   useability, workability, and operability of all salvage. 

  The underwriters have full and complete authority for all decisions regarding salvage and they reserve the right

  to reject any or all bids.

  The bid deadline dates are firm without exception.

 Payment in full by Wire Transfer, cashier's check or certified funds is required within 7 business days

 of notification to the successful bidder.

 All Sales Are FINAL

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