N226GR - 1954 GRUMMAN HU 16


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1954
    Manufacturer
    GRUMMAN
    Model
    HU-16
    Registration #
    N226GR
    Serial Number
    2132 (G-359)
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    Price Slashed! 2001 Restoration, Low Time on Engines and Props, FAA Approved Maintenance Program and Spares Package Included!

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    6,500 hrs TTSNEW

    Engine

    Engine Notes
    LH: Curtiss Wright R-1820-76D 154 hrs SMOH by Genair Corp. (2001) RH: Curtiss Wright R-1820-76D 37 hrs SMOH by Airmotive Inc. (2007)

    Props

    Prop Notes
    LH: 154 hrs SPOH RH: 154 hrs SPOH

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    King KTR-9000 Comm King KTR-9100-A Comm King KXP-750A Transponder Garmin 295 GPS P.S. 4 Place Intercom ELT

    Additional Equipment

    Additional Equipment
    Oil Shut Off System Dual JPI Engine Monitors Sound Proofing Kit Installed Swim Platform, Ladder and Anchor Sump Drains

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Painted in 2002: Silver USAF Rescue Scheme, Good Condition

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    Redone with FAA Approved Materials: 2 additional seats in cockpit, 14 airline seats plus a fold down picnic table in back. Window curtains with tiebacks, and a changing room in the tail with the original relief tube.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    MISCELLANEOUS: FAA Approved Maintenance Program in Experimental-Exhibition No Civil Damage History 2001 RESTORATION DETAILS: This aircraft received an extensive restoration. Over 2000 lbs. of military gear removed. Floors removed and interior of hull sprayed with protective material. Floor boards reinstalled and replaced where needed. During the restoration, all O-rings, hoses, gaskets and anything that was rubber was replaced with new. Complete soundproofing kit installed. The interior was completely redone, with FAA approved materials including headliner, paneling, carpet and new seat configuration. SPARES PACKAGE: Engine Core with new Cylinders 2 Drop Tanks 2 Quick Change Units 2 Propeller Assemblies GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS: Crew: 4 Capacity: 12 passengers Length: 62ft 10 in Wingspan: 96 ft 8 in Height: 25 ft 10 in Empty weight: 20,000 Loaded weight: 30,353 lb Max. takeoff weight: 37,500 lb Powerplant: 2 x Wright R-1820-76 Cyclone nine-cylinder single-row air-cooled radial engine, 1425 hp each Fuel Capacity: 675 US Gallons internally, plus 400 US Gal in wingtip floats plus two 300 US gallon drop tanks PERFORMANCE: Maximum speed: 205 knots Cruise speed: 165 knots Stall speed: 64 knots Range: 2,478 nmi Service ceiling: 21,500 ft Rate of climb: 1,450 ft/min Aircraft is located in Virginia. Contact Courtesy Aircraft to schedule a Showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION


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