N226GR - 1954 GRUMMAN HU 16
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!
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