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MITSUBISHI SOLITAIRE(1981)

Asking Price
$1,195,000

Specifications

Year1981
Serial Number449SA
RegistrationN449BK
Total Hours3,930
LocationUnited States
RegionNORTH AMERICA

Broker

Air 1st Aviation Companies, Inc.

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AI Description

  • Maintained under FAR Part 91.
  • Minor damage from runway overrun in 2003; substantial damage from nose gear collapse in 2004.
  • Left Engine Overhaul completed on April 1, 2023, by Turbine Standard.
  • Right Engine Overhaul completed on May 1, 2023, by Turbine Standard.
  • Engine model: TPE331-10-511M.
  • Both engines have a TBO of 5000 hours; current hours are 135.
  • Equipped with Cleveland wheels & brakes, Hartzell Scimitar 4-blade props, and Aerocon Skandia super soundproofing.
  • Avionics include Sperry SPZ-500 autopilot, Garmin GTN-650/750 communication and navigation radios, Collins DME-40, Garmin G600 EFIS, and weather radar.
  • Equipped with Synthetic Vision System, Terrain Awareness & Warning System, and ADS-B capability.
  • Interior refurbished in 2023; executive configuration for 7 passengers with high-gloss burl woodwork and large forward refreshment center.
  • Exterior painted white with blue and tan accents; good condition as of June 2025.

About this Model

Overview

The Mitsubishi Solitaire name is not associated with widely published, in-service production specifications in mainstream aircraft references. For a buyer, that means the evaluation hinges less on headline performance claims and more on verifying what the aircraft actually is (concept, prototype, one-off, or low-volume production), its certification basis, and the availability of spares, maintenance documentation, and approved service providers. If your interest is tied to a specific serial number or registry entry, the practical purchasing workflow starts with confirming identity and configuration, then building an operating and maintenance plan around documented capabilities rather than assumptions.

Mission Fit

Because publicly verifiable performance and support details are limited, mission fit should be defined from the aircraft’s actual documentation: approved flight manual data, weight-and-balance, and installed equipment. If the airframe is properly certified and supported, it may suit point-to-point business travel within its confirmed range and payload envelope. If documentation or supportability is uncertain, it is better viewed as a niche or special-purpose asset rather than a day-to-day corporate shuttle.

Cabin

Cabin expectations should be set from the specific aircraft’s interior completion rather than model-wide norms. Where information is limited, buyers should validate seating count, berth capability, baggage volume/access in all seating configurations, lavatory type (fully enclosed vs. belted), galley equipment, and noise/pressurization comfort through inspection and logbook/installation records.