N168WS - 1946 GRUMMAN MALLARD
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1946
Manufacturer
GRUMMAN
Model
MALLARD
Registration #
N168WS
Serial Number
J-5
Condition
Used
Total Time
7635.0
Description
Oshkosh Award-Winning Restoration of Classic Grumman Amphibian. Complete airframe overhaul and restoration by Victoria Air Maintenance 2004.
Complete airframe overhaul and restoration by Victoria Air Maintenance 2004:
New paint in original Grumman paint scheme
New 12-place interior (2 couches/4 chairs) with correct fabrics, sidewalls, and carpeting
Matched grain teak paneling per Grumman original
New instrument panel using NOS original Grumman panel
Flushing toilet compartment with original Grumman vanity and sink
Airframe re-skinned as necessary
Wing center section overhauled
GRUMMAN G-73 MALLARD
SPECIFICATIONS
Engines P&W R-1340 600hp @ 36.5”/2,250 RPM
Gross weight 12,750 lbs (12,500 lbs by STC)
Useful load (typical) 3,000 lbs
Seating capacity 12 (2 crew, 2 divans, 4 chairs)
Length 48’ 4”
Wingspan 66’ 8”
Height 18’ 9”
Fuel capacity 380 gal (480 with float tanks)
Fuel consumption – cruise 60 gph
Economical cruise speed 8,000’ 155 kts
Stall speed – clean 70 kts
Stall speed – flaps 62 kts
Service ceiling 23,000’
Service ceiling – single engine 8,200’
Rate of climb S/L 1,290 fpm
Rate of climb S/L – single engine 270 fpm
Land - Takeoff distance to 50’ 1,920’
Land - Landing distance from 50’ 2,340’
Water - Takeoff distance to 50’ 2,768’
Water - Landing distance from 50’ 2,715’
Number built (1946 to 1951) 59
Number remaining flyable (est.) 17
Engine 1
Engine 1 Time
490
Engine 1 Time Since
SMOH
Engine 1 Notes
Engine Time SMOH L & R: 490
Props
Prop Notes
Prop Time SMOH L & R: 25
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
Garmin 430W – WAAS IFR certified
Collins PN-101 HSI
Century Triden full-function autopilot
Yaw damper
King KX-155 NAV/COM
King KN-64 DME
King KR-87 ADF
King KT-76A transponder
Shadin fuel-flow
JPI EDM-700 EGT/CHT
Co-pilot instruments
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Cabin instrumentation
Janitrol heater
Auxiliary Float tanks (50 gal. ea.)
Dual pitot heads
No salt water since overhaul
Hangared since overhaul
Automatic bilge pumps (4)
Stainless steel hydraulic lines throughout
All AD's complied with
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual inspection: May 2013
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