N68490 - 1943 PIPER J 5C


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1943
    Manufacturer
    PIPER
    Model
    J-5C
    Serial Number
    5-1456
    Registration #
    N68490
    Condition
    Used
    Based at
    KPVF
    Description
    Complete history to be posted soon. Basic information is that this plane served in the Navy from 1943 to 1945 at Mojave Naval Air Station and it has now been restored to perfection with many upgrades to the gear, the engine, the prop and an electrical system etc to make it more usable in todays flying environment. The litter configuration and the seats and doors are just as they were back 76 years ago. Complete logs.

    Airframe

    Total Time
    5932.0
    Airframe Notes
    Litter Carrier in rear of fuselage Dual controls Tandem seating Front and rear brakes Shoulder harnesses Braket Air Filter Double puck brakes 800x6 main tires

    Engine

    Engine Notes
    Engine Time: 11 Hours SMOH on 0-290-D2, 135 HP, in 2018 with 2000 hour TBO

    Props

    Prop Notes
    Propeller Time: 11 Hours SNEW on Sensenich fixed pitch two blade

    Avionics

    Avionics/Radios
    King KY 97A LCD Digital flip/flop Com PS Engineering PM 1000 Two place intercom Terra TRT 250 D Digital Transponder Garmin 296 Portable GPS in panel mount Scott Amp meter Oil Temp gauge Oil Pressure Gauge Starter Switch Compass Push-to-talk on top of control sticks

    Exterior

    Exterior Notes
    Excellent throughout. High quality show winning beautiful fabric and paint in Cub Yellow with all the correct period military NAS and nazy markings. Overall rated 9.5 out of 10.

    Interior

    Number of Seats
    2
    Interior Notes
    Excellent condition show winning quality. Two seats in tandem configuration with sliding rear litter for wounded. Rated 9.5 out of 10.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Annual Due: May 2020


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