N223JW - 1965 BEECHCRAFT H18S


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1965
    Manufacturer
    BEECHCRAFT
    Model
    H18S
    Serial Number
    BA-716
    Registration #
    N223JW
    Condition
    Used
    Description
    One of the finest Beech 18s flying today. Delivered new in 1965 to IBM Chairman Thomas Watson, Jr. Previously owned by NASA Shuttle astronaut Jay Apt. This aircraft is superbly maintained by Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance, Janesville, Wisconsin, the nation’s premier Beech 18 maintenance facility. Engines overhauled by Tulsa Aircraft Engines, the nation’s premier P&W R-985 engine facility. Current owner purchased aircraft from astronaut Jay Apt in 2005. It underwent complete interior and exterior refurbishment in 2005. A new vintage paint scheme was designed especially for N223JW and was applied in cream, gold, and medium blue along with a completely refurbished interior. The aircraft has an enclosed baggage compartment with toilet. N223JW is hangared at Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance, Janesville, Wisconsin. It will be delivered to new owner with fresh annual inspection completed by Blackhawk. All logbooks are complete. This is a superb example offered for a discerning new owner. The aircraft is available for inspection and flight demonstration at JVL. For further information and to arrange for a personal tour of this outstanding aircraft, call Nick Quint, Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance, 608-755-1941, [email protected]. Factory delivered Tri-gear.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    7210.0
    Airframe Notes
    10,100 pounds gross weight 3-blade Hartzell props 318 gallon fuel capacity Hamilton spar mod Cleveland brakes Wing and tail de-ice boots Alcohol props and windshield de-ice

    Engine 1

    Engine 1 Notes
    Left Engine: 840 (Tulsa Aircraft Engines 8/01) Right Engine: 240 (Tulsa Aircraft Engines 4/07)

    Props

    Prop Notes
    Left Prop: 10 TSOH Right Prop: 1,630 TSOH

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    Avidyne EX500 with satellite weather King KLN-90B GPS, approach certified S-Tec 55 Autopilot with preselect King KI-525A HSI King KX165 Nav/Com #1 King KX155 Nav/Com #2 King KN64 DME King KR97 ADF King KT-76A Transponder Full Co-Pilot Instruments Two Bose X Headsets

    Interior

    Interior Notes
    4 passenger, luxury club seating Cherry wood writing tables Blue leather seating Brown carpeting Refurbished instrument panel, sub-panels, and center console

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Spar X-Ray: 3/06


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