N5553N - 1944 HOWARD DGA 15P
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1944
Manufacturer
HOWARD
Model
DGA-15P
Registration #
N5553N
Serial Number
978
FlightRules
IFR
Condition
Used
Total Time
2218.0
Number of Seats
5
Description
Superb classic that is still highly practical for personal and business travel. Call for pricing.
Well maintaned and always hangared, this classic aircraft is sure to please. Many upgrades and modifications. Spacious cabin, excellent visibility, large payload, impressive climb, cruise and high altitude field performance, long range, and rugged utility. Vintage look with the convenience of modern avionics. This aircraft is ready to impress!
Airframe
Airframe Notes
TTAF: 2218
Wings rebuilt in 2005 by Marple Aviation in Santa Paula, CA
Airframe and cover very sound
Completely rewired in 1997 by Patrick Stratman
Major avionics upgrade in 2000
Limousine passenger comfort
Military style instrument panel
2 front seats, 3 in the rear
A great traveling machine
135 kts
Supercharged engine
Comprehensively IFR equipped
Excellent visibility
Great headroom, shoulder room and legroom
Engine
Engine Notes
P & W R-985 450HP
TTSMOH: 240 hours
S/N: 24963
Major overhaul 4/10/80 by Mid Valley Aviation in Los Banos, CA
Props
Prop Notes
Hamilton Standard I25138
Overhauled 5/28/98 by Johnson & Sons Propeller Service in Bakersfield, CA
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions
Wings rebuilt by Marple Aviation
Complete re-wire by Patrick Sratman
Reassembly after wing re-build by Bruce Lockwood Airworks
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
Garmin GMA340 Audio Panel
Garmin GNS430 Nav/Comm
Garmin GTX320 Ecodign Altimeter
Garmin GTX327 Transponder
King KN64 DME
Bendix / King KI201C Glidescope
Garmin GNS430 GPS
External antenna interface for hand-held NavComm
4 place intercom
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
Chome spinner
Nav lights
Retractable landing light
Strobe
Pitot heat
Roll-down windows on pilot and co-pilot sides
3 fuel tanks (F, C, R)
Oil level indicator
Cleveland brakes
Tailwheel steerable or freewheeling
Large Navy aviation style compass
Original military style 24 HR clock and stopwatch
Hobbs meter, EGT, DG, and ADI
All logbooks starting with Navy 1944 acceptance date
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Navy military markings
Yellow with green band, stars and bars
Interior
Interior Notes
Light brown carpet
Medium brown side panels
Light brown seats
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Fresh annual with purchase
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