1945 GRUMMAN G44 WIDGEON

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:6400

Engine 1 Time:335 SMOH

Engine 2 Time:295 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:1060 SPOH

Prop 2 Time:1060 SPOH

Useful Load:992 lb

Condition:Used

Year Painted:1983

Flight Rules:N/A

# of Seats:6

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Amphibious / Float

Detailed Description

AUCTION - We are proud to introduce this beautifully restored, 1945 Grumman Widgeon. Restoration performed by the legendary George Pappas who was inducted into the Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame in 2015. Originally built for the U.S. Navy, less than 50 currently flying, restored by a Hall of Fame Inductee, this truly is a piece of aviation history. Don't miss your chance to soar the skies in style with this iconic aircraft. Please visit http://www.AircraftBidder.com for more information.

Avionics / Equipment

Avionics:
Garmin Aera 500 GPS
Bendix KMA 20 Audio Panel
Bendix KX 175 Nav/Com
JPI FS-450M Twin Fuel Flow Monitor
UAvionx Sky Beacon ADSB
Bendix KT 76 Mode S Transponder

Additional Features:
Sheep Skin Seat Covers
Dual Yoke
Locking Tail Wheel
Starboard Baggage Door
One Piece Bubble Windshield
C&D Heater Installed August 2010
ELT Due April 2025

Airframe

Airframe:
6400 TT
Annual Performed March 2024
Useful Load: 992 lbs
Airframe Overhaul Performed April 1983 Legendary George Pappas (Alaska Aviation Hall of Fame
Inductee)
Originally Built for U.S Navy, Decommissioned in 1946
Repainted April 1983
Logs Missing 1945 to 1970

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engine:
Fairchild-Ranger 6-440 C5
200 HP Conversion

LH Engine:
335 SMOH
Overhaul Performed June 2013 by Antique Aero Engines
Compressions as of March 2024: 74, 74, 76, 74, 74, 74

RH Engine:
295 SMOH
Overhaul Performed June 2014 by Antique Aero Engines
Compressions as of March 2024: 74, 72, 74, 72, 74, 74

Prop:
Both:
Hartzell 2-Blade
1060 SMOH
Overhaul Performed December 2001 by Aircraft Propeller Service

Interior / Exterior

Interior:
White and Brown Leather Seats

Exterior:
White with Yellow, Orange, and Brown Accents

Remarks

Bullet Points:
Restored By Legendary George Pappas
Only 200 Built, 50 Still Flying
Fresh Annual Inspection
Low Engine Times!





SUBJECT TO PRIOR SALE OR REMOVAL FROM AUCTION