N12332 - 1932 CURTISS WRIGHT B14B SPEEDWING

1932

CURTISS-WRIGHT

B14B SPEEDWING

2010

N12332

Used

VFR

**Make Offer** This Is A Magnificent Museum Show Quality Aircraft In Pristine Condition Exclusively represented for the Aerospace Museum of California by Luxe Aviation, LLC for more information on this beautiful historical aircraft, please contact Ken Lux 916-333-5700 or [email protected] This pristine museum show quality aircraft is a magnificent historical example of the important roles Glen Curtiss, Orville and Wilbur Wright and Charles J. Lawrence played in both the pioneering design and technology that contributed to the 1932 Curtiss-Wright Travel Air “Speedwing.” The culmination of these visionaries' perseverance and the merging of their endeavoring respective companies in 1929, propelled the Golden Age of Aviation. The Curtiss-Wright model Travel Air B-14-B "Speedwing" was designed in the early 1930's as a high performance biplane for the well-to-do sportsman. This version was patterned after the earlier A-14-D "Sportsman" but had a more powerful Wright R-975 nine cylinder radial engine that produced 300 hp. The engine was housed in a close fitting NACA cowling. The aerodynamic efficiency coupled with the extra power, provided exhilarating performance. Its top speed of nearly 180 mph was better than many military pursuit planes of the day. The open cockpit biplane had seating for three. The pilot sat at the controls in the rear cockpit and two passengers could sit side by side in the front seat. However, the front cockpit was usually covered with a metal fairing that enabled the Speedwing to attain maximum speed. From its big, round, tightly cowled engine up front, over the slender wings and forward canted "N" struts, to its gracefully tapered tail, everything about the aircraft said high performance to the pilots and public of the time. Built in 1932, Speedwing NC12332 was one of only two built. The other was destroyed in a crash in the mid-30’s. This aircraft was originally owned by the president of the Curtiss-Wright Aeroplane Company. It was eventually sold to an aerobatic pilot who exhibited its outstanding performance to crowds at the pre-war Cleveland Air Races. It was owned by a number of pilots from the forties through the eighties. In 1984 the Speedwing was bought by Vernon Dallman, Jr. who flew it at air shows throughout Northern California during the 1980's and 90's. His solo flight routine often included a comic character named Edna Mae Fenstermacher who was actually Vern Dallman in disguise. Following a ground accident in which the cowling and one wingtip were damaged, the aircraft was meticulously restored to "factory new" conditions by Andy Cobb. Many wooden components of the wing structure had to be replaced due to damage and age. The restoration project took place between September of 2000 and May of 2007. Specifications: Registration number: N12332 Serial number: Accommodations: Power Plant: Dimensions: Performance: 2010 3 Seats 300Hp Wright R-975 nine cylinder "Whirlwind" Length: Span: Height: Weight: Useful Load: Max speed: Cruise speed: 150 mph Climb: 1,600 fpm Ceiling: 18,700 ft Range: 575 miles 23 ft 2 in 31 ft 9 ft 1 in 2,008 lbs 1,059 lbs 177 mph

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The beautiful and historical aircraft was meticulously restored to "factory new" by Andy Cobb. It was given "airworthy status" in June of 2007. The aircraft has been extremely well cared for and on display at the Aerospace Museum of California since 2007.

288

SMOH

Wright R-975-E nine cylinder radial piston "Whirlwind." 300HP. The historically significant "Whirlwind" engine was re-installed with new hardware and given "airworthy status" in June 2007.

The propeller was overhauled by Aero Propeller and refitted to aircraft with "airworthy" status June of 2007.

None known or reported.

None.

Warning system. Rotating beacon. Navigation lights. Long range fuel capacity 66 gallons.

2007

Painted in the original black and orange paint scheme, the exterior condition is "Excellent." It is in Museum and show quality.

2007

3

Restored in 2007, the interior appears to be in better than original condition. It is Museum and show quality. The interior and cockpit are "extra fine." The wind screen is triplex, shatter-poof in good condition. Upper baggage compartment will accommodate 100lbs. Lower baggage compartment will accommodate 48lbs.

The aircraft was restored and given "airworthy" status in June 2007. The aircraft has been extremely well cared for and on display at the Aerospace Museum of California since 2007. Complied with AD's. Tires in good condition. Brakes are expander tube.