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N611WP 1952 BEECH C-45H

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$369,000

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Description

Over $200,000 spent on FWF restoration!

Airframe

4,863 Hours TTSNEW

Engine(s)

Pratt & Whitney R-985 AN-14B

Left: 80 hrs SMOH by Covington Engines-2023

Right: 80 hrs SMOH by Covington Engines-2023

Over $200,000 spent on FWF restoration

Avionics

Garmin GTN-650 GPS/COM/NAV
Garmin GA-35 GPS WAAS Antenna
Garmin GI 106A
King KX-155A NAV/COM
King KMA-24 Audio
Garmin GTX-330 Transponder
King KT-76A Transponder
Century 3 coupled Autopilot
Dual Glideslopes
WX-8 Stormscope

 

Propeller(s)

2 Blade Hamilton Standard 22D30

Left: 1425 Hrs. SPOH AD 81-13-06 R2,  completed 3-2026

Right: 1425 Hrs. SPOH AD 81-13-06 R2, completed 3-2026

Equipment

External Baggage Door
All Metal control surfaces
Amsafe Seat Belts
Airwolf Oil Filters
Aerospace Products Spar Kit
Engine Sump Drain Kits
Shadin Digital Fuel Flow computer
Dual panels with 3” gyros
All New/ Overhauled Exhaust System Parts
All New Hoses Firewall Forward
Gill GE-51C 24 Volt Batteries
Dual EGT
Mirrored Aft cabin bulkhead

EXTRA ITEMS INCLUDED
Extra Top Cowlings, Hot Temperature Modification
Spare Main Tires and Tailwheel Tire
Extra Windscreen
Many Misc. Extra Small Parts
Maintenance Manuals

Miscellaneous

Logbooks back to 1961, when it was acquired from the USAF
Annual Inspection completed in March 2026
All AD’s in compliance
Wing Strap inspection due at 6203 total time

Max gross weight: 8750
New empty weight: 6684.67
New useful load: 2065.33

HISTORY
The aircraft was overhauled and converted to C-45H by the Beech Aircraft Factory in the early 50’s for use by the the USAF and operated as a military transport aircraft until release from service and entry into the civilian market in 1961. After extensive updates the aircraft was issued a standard category Airworthiness Certificate. Updates included-

Hamilton Certification Kit-STC SA-442
Extended Tailwheel
E-18S wingtips
Wrap Around windshield
Streamlined nose
Stabilizer Angle of Incidence Kit
Standard cabin windows
Hamilton Air Stair door
Outside Baggage Door
2-37 Gallon outer wing fuel tanks (6 total tanks)
Custom Interior with reclining seats
Accordion Cockpit door
Late model crew seats
Overhead cabin lighting

Exterior

Polished Silver Fuselage with Red Stripes

Interior

Six Passenger Executive Interior with tables

Aircraft located in Minnesota. Contact Courtesy Aircraft to schedule a showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Inquire Today Regarding This Aircraft

This aircraft is currently available for purchase. If you’re interested, don’t delay. 

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