N7185 - 1952 BEECHCRAFT C45 EXPEDITOR
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1952
Manufacturer
BEECHCRAFT
Model
C45 EXPEDITOR
Registration #
N7185
Serial Number
CF-104
FlightRules
IFR
Condition
Used
Total Time
6970
Number of Seats
8
Description
Originally built as a 3NM Navigation Trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force, this beautiful Beech-18 was returned to SNB-5 configuration during a 2000-01 restoration. Sold by the RCAF in the late 70's, it subsequently went through a number of owners but has never been a freighter. Featured in the May/June 2016 issue of Warbirds Digest (pp 34-41), the 2011 Ghosts Calendar (Nov.) and even the subject of a die-cast model, the airplane has been an OSH favorite for years. Authentic 1950's USMC paint scheme is complimented by a comfortable six-place leather executive interior featuring a couch, writing table, headphone jacks and power outlets. It has a 278 gallon fuel capacity and nose and cabin baggage compartments. Panel includes full co-pilot instruments as well as Garmin 530W, 430W and Aera GPS with XM WX, ADSB in/out and a coupled Century 2000 autopilot.
Airframe
Airframe Notes
Originally built as a 3NM Navigation Trainer for the Royal Canadian Air Force, this beautiful Beech-18 was returned to SNB-5 configuration during a 2000-01 restoration. Sold by the RCAF in the late 70's, it subsequently went through a number of owners but has never been a freighter. Featured in the May/June 2016 issue of Warbirds Digest (pp 34-41), the 2011 Ghosts Calendar (Nov.) and even the subject of a die-cast model, the airplane has been an OSH favorite for years. Authentic 1950's USMC paint scheme is complimented by a comfortable six-place leather executive interior featuring a couch, writing table, headphone jacks and power outlets. It has a 278 gallon fuel capacity and nose and cabin baggage compartments. Panel includes full co-pilot instruments as well as Garmin 530W, 430W and Aera GPS with XM WX, ADSB in/out and a coupled Century 2000 autopilot
Engine
Engine 1 Time
629
Engine 2 Time
629
Engine 1 Overhaul Type
SMOH
Engine 2 Overhaul Type
SMOH
Props
Prop Notes
Prop #1
Hamilton Standard
90.6 Hrs SMOH (05/29/17)
Prop #2
Hamilton Standard
Hamilton Standard. 90.6 Hrs SMOH (05/29/17)
Avionics
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
Avionics/Radios
Garmin 530W
Garmin 430W
PSI Audio Panel
Aera 560 Panel Mount
Garmin GTX Transponder
ADSB In/Out
XM Weather
Century 2000 Autopilot by Avionics Unlimited
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Shadin Digiflo-L Fuel Flow
Co-Pilot Instruments
286 Gallons of fuel giving an approximate seven hours endurance with a maximum take-off weight of 9300 lbs.
Exterior
Exterior Notes
US Marine Corps SNB-5 Scheme by P&J Aircraft Exteriors
Year Painted
2001
Interior
Interior Notes
New leather interior, carpeting, headliner and side panels installed 2010. Six seats: three chairs, three-seat couch. Five headset jacks + 5 "cigar plug" electric outlets in cabin; additional electric plug in baggage compartment. Airstair door.
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