1945 GRUMMAN FM-2 WILDCAT

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:2829

Engine 1 Time:274 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:274 SPOH

Condition:Used

Flight Rules:VFR

# of Seats:4

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Detailed Description

This Wildcat has three passenger seats in the rear fuselage making this a very unique warbird.  Flown regularly. In annual. Flies great. This is perhaps one of the most interesting Wildcat survivors (Bu #86680). It has a rich Navy and civilian history that has spanned over seventy years. While not a combat veteran like her sisters, this Wildcat has survived to tell the story of the GM Eastern plants in New Jersey, the Escort Carriers, Island Hopping in the Pacific balanced with long summer days in the Midwest and on the coast, flying rides, airshows and introducing several generations to flight.

Avionics / Equipment

King KX-170B Nav/Comm
King KX-175B TSO Nav/Comm
King KT-76 Transponder
King KMA-20 TSO Comm
Panel Artex ELT 100

Airframe

1945 Grumman FM-2 Wildcat N11FE. 2829 hrs TTSN.  274 hrs SMOH on Wright R-1820-76D. 274 hrs SPOH on Hamilton Standard 33D50 propeller. Prop A.D. due 5/2029. This Wildcat has three passenger seats in the rear fuselage making this a very unique warbird.  Flown regularly. In annual. Flies great

Engines / Mods / Prop

Wright Cyclone R-1820-76D
274.1 Hrs. SMOH by Roger Pickett, Air Motive, Inc. ( July 2008)
Engine Overhauled with mostly new parts including:
heavy-duty crankshaft
cylinders, bearings
pistons & rings
much more, all documented