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Beechcraft B-17R
N14413 s/n 38
Walter Beech's very first customer, the Loffland Brothers,
purchased this aircraft in 1935. NC14413 was one of the first
aircraft to be used in the role of corporate executive
transport.
Price
Reduced to $174,900!
Airframe: 2,229 Hrs TTSNEW
Engines:
P&W R-985-AN14B
307 Hours SMOH
Propellers: Hamilton Standard
307 Hours SPOH
Exterior: Overall Yellow and
Black Stripes- Fabric in Good Condition
Interior:
Brown Leather Interior, Wood Accents- Good Condition
AVIONICS:
Narco MK-12E Nav/Comm
Narco AT-150A Transponder
Terry Encoder
Intercom
EQUIPMENT:
Dual Yoke
Airwolf Oil Filter
Goodyear Disc Brakes
Electric Fuel Pump Installed
Jasco Alternator
24 Volt Electrical System
D Model Main Gear Heavy Duty Struts Installed
Alden Engineering Sump Drain Kit
Electronics International Volt/Amp Gauge
Electronics International CAT/OAT Gauge
J.P. Instruments CHT
Annual Inspection completed August 2011
No Damage History since Ground-up Rebuild in 1991
122 Gal Total Fuel
HISTORY:
The operations of #38 during the early days of WWII were those
of a sturdy airframe doing it's part for the betterment of the
new design evolution and refinement for the D-l7S derived Army
UC-43's and Navy GB-2's. At this time the airplane was used
extensively as a test article yes, but as well a fast transport
for Walter Beech personally before his unfortunate grounding by
encephalytus. Finally, after it's long service as a flying test
bed for Beech, the airplane was retired to an aviation
maintenance school. There it received more prototypical
modifications. The most noticeable is the 450 hp Pratt & Whitney
Wasp Junior equipped with a paddle bladed Hamilton Standard
propeller. Working in conjunction with the Beech factory, the
students conceived and executed a beautiful conversion for the
proud Beech #38. After years of ownership changes and a last
flight in the fifties, #38 was bought and restored to it's
former airworthy glory here by pioneer aviator Tony Barnum. Mr.
Barnum took great pains to remove, inspect, and even
remanufacture parts as he and his crew painstakingly recreated
the uniqueness that is the essence of this special Beechcraft.
Where NOS (new old stock) parts could be found, they replaced
those worn and unserviceable. The elegant wings were recreated
in their exact configuration, and small details were retained
down to the last. The tailcone hatch for Eddie Ross's original
tool kit is still and always with #38, a special plaque from
Tony Barnum commemorates, with a heartfelt nod to original pilot
Eddie Ross, the Beechcraft's rebirth. Flown lightly for several
years Tony Bamum retired the airplane to the Staggerwing Museum
in Tullahoma, TN. For a time it was thought that the airplane
would reside there permanently for it's historical significance
is rich in Beechcraft lore. Advertised for sale over the years,
the current owner entertained the idea of living his boyhood
dream of owning and flying a Staggerwing. This Beechcraft was
special though, and with the help of friends and historians came
to know this airplane as the one he must have. Mr. Bamum was not
convinced that the historical Beech should be sold, it's
handling qualities those of legend. However the current owner had been raised up in his fledgling aviation career
with much tail wheel experience, and the tale of a quick check
out in a friend's Pitts Special finally converted Tony to the
idea that the historical artifact that he so lovingly restored
should be flown and displayed once again. The current owner took
delivery in February of 2002 and once again lifted Beech #38 aloft. Now the early
model Staggerwing Beech is seen once again by the public as it
flies, as fast and sure as ever. It recalls the days when
progress was made by the very skin of metal and fabric of this
worthy survivor. Beechcraft #38, N14413.
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO
VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION
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