N5553N - 1944 HOWARD DGA 15P


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    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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