N14413 - BEECHCRAFT 17 STAGGERWING

BEECHCRAFT

17 STAGGERWING

38

Used

N14413

Walter Beech's very first customer, the Loffland Brothers, purchased this aircraft in 1935. NC14413 was one of the first aircraft to be used in the role of corporate executive transport. PRICE SLASHED! RARE! Beautiful 307 Hours SMOH on P&W R-985-AN14B, Fresh Aug 2012 Annual. Ready - to- GO!

: 2,229 Hrs TTSNEW

P&W R-985-AN14B 307 Hours SMOH

Hamilton Standard 307 Hours SPOH

Narco MK-12E Nav/Comm Narco AT-150A Transponder Terry Encoder Intercom

Dual Yoke Airwolf Oil Filter Goodyear Disc Electric Fuel Pump Installed Jasco Alternator 24 Volt Electrical System D Model Main Gear Heavy Duty Struts Installed Alden Engineering Sump Drain Kit Electronics International Volt/Amp Gauge Electronics International CAT/OAT Gauge J.P. Instruments CHT

Overall Yellow and Black Stripes- Fabric in Good Condition

Brown Leather Interior, Wood Accents- Good Condition

Annual Inspection completed August 2011 No Damage History since Ground-up Rebuild in 1991 122 Gal Total Fuel The operations of #38 during the early days of WWII were those of a sturdy airframe doing it's part for the betterment of the new design evolution and refinement for the D-l7S derived Army UC-43's and Navy GB-2's. At this time the airplane was used extensively as a test article yes, but as well a fast transport for Walter Beech personally before his unfortunate grounding by encephalytus. Finally, after it's long service as a flying test bed for Beech, the airplane was retired to an aviation maintenance school. There it received more prototypical modifications. The most noticeable is the 450 hp Pratt & Whitney Wasp Junior equipped with a paddle bladed Hamilton Standard propeller. Working in conjunction with the Beech factory, the students conceived and executed a beautiful conversion for the proud Beech #38. After years of ownership changes and a last flight in the fifties, #38 was bought and restored to it's former airworthy glory here by pioneer aviator Tony Barnum. Mr. Barnum took great pains to remove, inspect, and even remanufacture parts as he and his crew painstakingly recreated the uniqueness that is the essence of this special Beechcraft. Where NOS (new old stock) parts could be found, they replaced those worn and unserviceable. The elegant wings were recreated in their exact configuration, and small details were retained down to the last. The tailcone hatch for Eddie Ross's original tool kit is still and always with #38, a special plaque from Tony Barnum commemorates, with a heartfelt nod to original pilot Eddie Ross, the Beechcraft's rebirth. Flown lightly for several years Tony Bamum retired the airplane to the Staggerwing Museum in Tullahoma, TN. For a time it was thought that the airplane would reside there permanently for it's historical significance is rich in Beechcraft lore. Advertised for sale over the years, the current owner entertained the idea of living his boyhood dream of owning and flying a Staggerwing. This Beechcraft was special though, and with the help of friends and historians came to know this airplane as the one he must have. Mr. Bamum was not convinced that the historical Beech should be sold, it's handling qualities those of legend. However the current owner had been raised up in his fledgling aviation career with much tail wheel experience, and the tale of a quick check out in a friend's Pitts Special finally converted Tony to the idea that the historical artifact that he so lovingly restored should be flown and displayed once again. The current owner took delivery in February of 2002 and once again lifted Beech #38 aloft. Now the early model Staggerwing Beech is seen once again by the public as it flies, as fast and sure as ever. It recalls the days when progress was made by the very skin of metal and fabric of this worthy survivor. Beechcraft #38, N14413.