N86609 - 1946 GRUMMAN G44 WIDGEON

1946

GRUMMAN

G44 WIDGEON

N86609

1435

IFR

Used

11008.0

5

One of only 76 post-war Grumman Widgeons made, the G-44A differs from the war era G-44 primarily by having a deeper and larger bow section forward of the step. This deeper bow mitigated the bad porpoise characteristics and improved the bow flotation of the Widgeon. Aircraft completed a seven year labor-of-love full-restoration project in 1989. The aircraft is in peak, better than new condition. The aircraft sports twin Continental IO-470-D 260hp engines and if you have ever watched TV series Fantasy Island, you will recognize the aircraft as being “Ze Plane! Ze Plane!” Privately owned, no corrosion, all AD’s complied with, excellent maintenance history, always hangared, well managed, complete restoration, smooth flying aircraft. Call or email for aircraft details. Jack's Aircraft takes the worry out of buying pre-owned aircraft.

GROSS WEIGHT: 5,400 EMPTY WEIGHT: 3,802 USEFUL LOAD: 1,598 Corrosion – None Won best all metal seaplane at Sun-N-Fun 2008

325

SFRM

Continental IO-470-D 260hp 11/2014. Fuel pressure/mixture calibration completed on both engines. Left engine compressions (cold) 70, 65, 70, 67, 75, 63 Right engine compressions (cold) 72, 60, 72, 70, 70, 70

1223

SMOH

McCauley 3AF32C528 No water erosion on either propeller. Factory new 3-blade propellers. 452/452 SNEW

King KA 134 Audio panel King KX 155 Nav/Comm. w/glideslope CDI King KX 155 Nav/Comm. w/glideslope CDI King KT 76A Transponder Century III Autopilot with NSD - 360A HSI King KR 22 Marker beacon receiver PS Engineering PM1000 intercom Insight 1200. GEM (Graphical Engine Monitor)

Complete restoration in 1989 All sheet metal lap seams are sealed, both sides, with PRC sealant at the time of restoration. McDermott conversion. Corporate maintained by McDermott until 1975. Installation of heavy duty landing gear. Completed at time of McDermott conversion. One piece windshield with bubble windows - Excellent condition. Bulletin 24 hydraulic system modification. Replacement of antiquated hydraulic accumulator with Cleveland 1356-633402 accumulator, for which parts are available. Partial re-skinning of foreword belly of aircraft with 0.05' thick sheet metal. Installation of five compartment moisture sensing automatic bilge pumps with concealed exit ports. (no ugly plastic fittings on side of aircraft) Installation of dual transponder antennas to prevent signal blocking by side of aircraft at low altitude. Complete rebuild of tail wheel retract mechanism with new stainless chain and new bearings. Installation of modern wheel brake master cylinders. Steel tube insert installed in landing gear, upper compression strut. To prevent catastrophic failure of landing gear. Installation of honeycomb light weight flooring in the aft compartment. Metallization of both the wings and the flaps. Conversion to 24 volt electrical system with dual alternators. Installation of Insight dual EGT/CHT monitoring system. Installation of McCauley props. Installation of dual control yokes. Installation of rear seat mike & phone jacks. Installation of lightweight aluminum Danforth type anchor (foreword compartment). Installation of oil & hydraulic fluid container rack, with bilge pump mounting bracket. Cleveland wheels and brakes. New exhaust stacks both sides. Installation of Dusters & Sprayers solid tail wheel. Replaced antiquated fuel valves with Piper Aircraft valves P/N 492-111. Replaced all hull drains with new machined hull drains. Airframe is treated with Corrosion-X yearly, at the time of the annual, for corrosion control.

8 OUT OF 10. White base with forest green highlights.

7 OUT OF10. Minor wear on seats/seat backs. Carpet wear in two locations.

ANNUAL INSPECTION: Last Annual completed on Nov. 2015 VFR INSPECTION (transponder test) completed on 8/31/2013 IFR INSPECTION (altimeter and static system test) completed on 8/31/2014 Logs from 1955 or before. SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE. ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND CLAIMS SUBJECT TO BUYER VERIFICATION.