N9157Z - BEECHCRAFT C45H

BEECHCRAFT

C45H

AF-884

Used

N9157Z

Mississipp

PROJECT: Formerly Operated by Air America Beech 18 Powered by Twin Garrett TPE-331-1-101B Engines Volpar TriGear

25457.0

25457 Hrs TTSNEW

Twin Garrett TPE-331-1-101B (STC) LH: 7194 SMOH RH: 5690 SMOH

Co-Pilot Panel Increased loading (STC SA1961WE) Battery overheat warning Larger one piece cargo door Fuselage modified to “E”, high cabin Aerospace products cockpit door entrance door Aerospace products wing spar strap Reinforced bulkheads Leading edge landing lights Wing flap aural warning if flaps are below 30 degrees and wheels are not down STC installation of TPE-331 engines and Volpar tricycle landing gear Wing aux tanks Metal control surfaces Stabilizer incidence of angle change Long window frames

White with Red Stripes

Cargo with Honeycomb cockpit flooring and cargo liner

HISTORY: N9157Z is a Beech 18 by modified by Air Asia Company for Air America in July of 1965. It was based in Saigon. The history of the plane includes distributing leaflets and was being hit by ground fire, Moved personnel cargo, other things in and around Saigon during the Vietnam war. It was hit again by ground fire again and moved to Vientiane. Was used to assist in the evacuation of Saigon and flew to Bangkok. The aircraft was ferried to Roswell New Mexico in June of 1975. It went to several US cargo operators and then sold to the current owner in 2017. It was the current owner’s intent to restore this airplane as it was exactly as it was when delivered to Air America in 1965. The owner’s plans have changed and the aircraft is now offered for sale. There are several pictures of it sitting brand new out of the shop. We believe that this aircraft’s extensive history makes it a candidate for preservation. There is an Air America society that can assist in the details. MISCELLANEOUS: Aircraft has not flown since 2004. Missing one propeller and needs engine work Spar inspection at 25,456 Hours Aircraft is located in Mississippi. Contact Courtesy Aircraft for details! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION