1963 Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee restoration project for sale.

The aircraft was originally operated in the United Kingdom under registration G-BPWL. It was imported to Hungary in 2025 with the intention of completing a full restoration and converting it for glider-towing operations. Due to a change of plans, the restoration project was not continued.

The aircraft has been customs-cleared and released for free circulation within the European Union. The relevant EU import and customs documents are available.

The aircraft is currently located in Hungary and is offered as a non-airworthy restoration project. It is suitable for restoration, agricultural use, glider-towing conversion or collection purposes.

Complete historical documentation and logbooks are available up to the aircraft s last operational period.

Airplane time state:
Year of manufacture: 1963

Aircraft type: Piper PA-25-235 Pawnee

Serial number: 25-2304

Previous registration: G-BPWL

Total airframe time: approximately 5,105 hours

Engine:
Lycoming O-540-B2B5

Engine serial number:
L-6933-40

Engine total time:
approximately 5,105 hours

Engine time since major overhaul:
approximately 309 hours SMOH

Propeller:
McCauley

Propeller time since overhaul:
0 hours TSOH according to the available documentation

Last known flight:
2010

Last airworthiness period:
2010

The aircraft has not flown since 2010. The engine can be turned by hand, but due to the long period of inactivity, a detailed technical inspection is required before return to service.

The engine has a relatively low time since major overhaul. Under Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, Part-ML, in particular ML.A.302 concerning the Aircraft Maintenance Programme, a manufacturer-recommended TBO does not automatically require an immediate major overhaul unless the overhaul is made mandatory by an applicable Airworthiness Directive, Airworthiness Limitation, mandatory continuing-airworthiness requirement or the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Programme.

Subject to inspection, verification of the records, engine condition and approval by the responsible licensed maintenance personnel, continued operation without an immediate major overhaul may therefore be possible.

King KT-76A transponder

Communication radio

Standard analogue flight instruments

Engine instruments

Basic agricultural-aircraft instrument panel

All avionics and electrical equipment must be inspected and tested before return to service.

Depending on the intended operation and country of registration, avionics upgrades may be required.

OPTIONS

Complete aircraft documentation available

Airframe logbooks available up to 2010

Engine logbook and CAP 399 engine documentation

Propeller logbook

Previous UK registration documentation

Weight and balance documentation

Customs-clearance documentation for the European Union

Possible restoration and return-to-service support in Hungary

Possible glider-towing conversion support

Worldwide dismantling and transport assistance

Container transport can be arranged

Delivery by air may be arranged after restoration, certification and issue of the required airworthiness documents

Agricultural spraying equipment may also be available separately, including the tank and associated auxiliary components

Original agricultural aircraft interior.

Single-seat cockpit configuration.

Standard flight controls and analogue flight instruments.

The cockpit is complete but requires inspection, cleaning and refurbishment as part of the restoration.

The seat, harnesses, controls, instrument panel and internal fittings should be checked before return to service.

The aircraft is offered as a restoration project.

The airframe is substantially complete.

The fabric covering requires inspection and partial or complete replacement depending on the final restoration standard.

There is visible surface corrosion on various metal components consistent with the aircraft s age and long-term storage.

The wings, fuselage, landing gear and control surfaces require a complete technical inspection.

The aircraft is currently not airworthy and is sold in its present condition.

Additional detailed photographs of the fuselage, wings, cockpit, engine compartment, landing gear and documentation are available in the Google Drive folder.

The aircraft has been fully customs-cleared and released for free circulation within the European Union. All relevant customs and import documents are available.

A complete restoration and return-to-service programme can be arranged in Hungary through qualified aviation specialists. The work may include airframe inspection, corrosion treatment, fabric replacement, engine inspection, propeller inspection, control-system inspection, electrical work, avionics testing and preparation of the required maintenance documentation.

Depending on the agreed scope of work, parts availability and certification requirements, the complete restoration may be completed within a few months.

The engine has approximately 309 hours since major overhaul. A new major overhaul is not automatically required solely because of the manufacturer s calendar TBO recommendation. In accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014, Part-ML, particularly ML.A.302, the maintenance requirements must be established in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Programme. Any applicable Airworthiness Directives, Airworthiness Limitations and mandatory requirements must be complied with.

The final decision regarding continued engine operation, inspection requirements or overhaul must be made by the responsible licensed maintenance personnel after reviewing the engine condition, logbooks, maintenance history and applicable mandatory requirements.

After completion of the restoration and certification process, delivery can be arranged either by air or by dismantled road or container transport.

We can assist with dismantling, loading, export documentation, customs paperwork and international transport to the buyer s destination.

The aircraft is sold as a restoration project in its present condition. Inspection in Hungary is welcome by prior appointment.