Here is your chance to own a stunning example of aviation history.The paint and fabric work on this aircraft is in very good condition and the attention to detail throughout the entire aircraft is well above average. Most importantly, it is ready to fly and be enjoyed for many years to come. THE AIRCRAFT SPEC SHEETAIRFRAME: TTSN: 2943.40 @ Hobbs reading 56.4 ENGINE: Pratt and Whitney R985AN-14B, TTSN: 56.4, TSMOH: 56.4. This engine was built from all new surplus parts by Tulsa Aircraft Engines 12-17-2014 PROPELLER: Hamilton Standard 2D30, TTSN: Unknown, TSMOH: 56.4 INTERIOR: Darker Tan all leather seating, Light tan headliner, Black Walnut window trim throughout. 100% wool carpeting throughout. EXTERIOR: New Ceconite 102 fabric in 06-1999 on the fuselage. All other components new Ceconite 102 fabric in 09-2003. Upper wings new Ceconite 102 again in 2017 when upper tanks were installed. Overall, off white polyurethane paint with a red bird stripe accented in black. AVIONICS, ADSB Compliant: OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: INSPECTION STATUS OTHER EQUIPMENT:
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A BRIEF HISTORY of this AIRCRAFTThe first total restoration of the aircraft was signed off 09-08-1994. It was completely restored for Hugh Eaton in Connecticut. This was the first complete and total restoration of this aircraft. It was taken completely apart and was sandblasted and painted. All new Fuselage wood was built for it. The aircraft had a gear up landing in 09-08-1994 see log book entry. The installation of the autopilot was done in 05-02-1995. The fuselage was recovered in 06-1999 with Ceconite 102. Gemco performed our first maintenance on this aircraft in 03-14-2001 which included installation of new Cleveland wheel and brakes conversion Gemco recovered the remaining components of the aircraft in 09-22-2003 everything was recovered in Ceconite 102. The reason for the recovery was that the paint always felt sticky ever since it was first done in 1991 and Hugh was just tire of the sticky feeling. The underlying condition of all the wood in the aircraft is excellent. The aircraft was then sold to the Current owner, Mr. Steve McNeil of Santa Fe, NM in 05-2014. And went through a lot of major changes see log book entry dated 05-13-2014. In 2017 preparation began for an around the world flight two new upper wings were built to include upper wing tanks, and leading-edge recognition lights, to bring the total fuel to 170 gallons. The aircraft now has the 6-tank arrangement. Both upper wings were recovered at this time. A zero-time engine was also built for the aircraft, by Tulsa Aircraft Engines, in preparation for the around the world flight. All existing fuel and oil hoses were replaced at this time and many were upgraded to Teflon as required. At this time the total time of the aircraft was 2887 with a Hobbs meter reading of 883.8. The Hobbs meter was then replaced with a new digital Hobbs reading 0000.0. The engine total time was also 00.0, propeller total time is unknown but has 00.0 TTSMOH, The aircraft current times, with a Hobbs meter reading of 56.4, is as follows: Total time since new 2943.4 hours. Engine total time and time since major overhaul is 56.4 hours. Prop total time since new is unknown, total time since major overhaul is 56.4 hours. For additional information contact: PHONE: 330-549-0337 CLICK HERE to Email Mike Stanko at Gemco Aviation ASKING: USD $470,000 |