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    1945 GRUMMAN F8F-2 BEARCAT N-NUMBER N68RW1945 GRUMMAN F8F-2 BEARCAT N-NUMBER N68RW
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    N68RW - 1945 GRUMMAN F8F 2 BEARCAT

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    Aircraft Summary

    General
    Year
    1945
    Manufacturer
    GRUMMAN
    Model
    F8F-2 BEARCAT
    Registration #
    N68RW
    Serial Number
    1217761
    Condition
    Used
    Total Time
    843.9
    Number of Seats
    1
    Description
    Ultra Rare - One of twelve surviving Grumman Bearcats in flyable condition. The Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat is the pinnacle of US propeller driven aircraft and is the highest performance piston engined aircraft ever built.  This Bearcat was the subject of a very thorough museum quality restoration of over 12,000 man hours and is presented in stunning “Blue Angels” colors.
    Airframe
    Airframe Notes
    843.9 Hrs. TTSN
239.8 Hrs. since complete ground up restoration
    Engine
    Engine 1 Time
    73.9
    Engine 1 Overhaul Type
    SMOH
    Engine Notes
    Pratt & Whitney R2800-83AM4AD
    Props
    Prop Notes
    Aero Products 4 bladed hollow steel propeller
    Avionics
    ADS-B Equipped
    Yes
    Avionics/Radios
    Garmin GNS-430 GPS/COM/NAV
King KTR-905 Gold Crown Comm
King KXP-755 Transponder
    Exterior
    Exterior Notes
    Painted in U.S. Navy “Blue Angels” colors, circa 1947, painted 2005
    Year Painted
    2005
    Interior
    Interior Notes
    Painted stock military
    Year Interior
    2005
    Inspection Status
    Inspection Status
    Annual completed 9/2024


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