1943 GRUMMAN G44 WIDGEON

1943

GRUMMAN

G44 WIDGEON

1311

VFR

Used

4981.0

6

This is an excellent performing, reliable, fun to fly airplane. In the past 6 years I have used it to fly from Canada to the Bahamas and back many times and have always been impressed by it's utility. It has not been in salt water since undergoing major structural work and corrosion repairs, many of which may have been original material from 1943. I have used it on northern lakes and have let it sit in the water for up to a week at a time with no intake of water. I feel it is in excellent shape to continue using as a daily flying machine. My mission requirement has changed somewhat and I am happy to let it go to someone that might have a need for a great amphibious transport.

Very solid structurally. Major work completed in 2012 : Floors removed, completely replaced/repaired/corrosion proofed entire hull from floor down, rebuilt float assemblies as required, new struts and brackets. Completely rewired entire electrical system, new wiring harness etc. New hydraulic accumulator, everything mechanically works as it should. Old fir plywood floors replaced with varnished marine mahogany plywood. 6 place intercom installed, front shoulder harnesses installed. Metalized flaps, recovered ailerons, much more. 2015/2016 : rebuilt tailwheel bay and tailwheel assembly, replaced original flap hinges with new, installed new inspection panels in flap area. New brake pads, wheel bearings. All new flying wires.

225

SMOH

Lycoming GO-480's (GO-480-B1D). 270hp Lockheed Conversion. Left engine overhauled 2011, 205 SMOH Right engine top overhaul 2004, 230 STOH, 651 SMOH. 1 new cylinder 2015.

671

SMOH

Hartzell HC-83X20-2C1 3 bladed props. 288 SPOH L/R Overhauled 2004.

Lockheed Conversion with upgraded engines and increased gross weight.

2x Nav/Comm Mode C Transponder Panel is mostly original and correct for vintage.

3x Bilge pumps.

Paint fair on fuselage, some peeling on top of wing and cowls. Probably time for a paint job.

Interior is very sharp, marine leather seats and sidewalks/headliner. Marine mahogany floors, epoxy varnished, with stainless fasteners. Vintage fan in cabin, gasper vents in cockpit and cabin.

2004

June 2016