N44CH 1946 GRUMMAN WIDGEON

Courtesy Aircraft Sales

$475,000

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Description

N44CH has undergone an exceptional, multi-year restoration, with the owner investing more than $230,000 to bring the aircraft to an outstanding standard!

Airframe

6738 Hrs TTSNEW

Engine(s)

Lycoming GO480-B1D
LH: 215 Hours SMOH
RH: 215 Hours SMOH

Avionics

Garmin Avionics Updated Panel ($90K) by Select Avionics KTKI, 2024:
GNS 530W, Freshly OH from Garmin
GMA 345 Audio Panel
GI 275 x 2 AI/DG
GNC 255A 2nd radio
GTX 345 Transponder/ADS-B
GA35/GMU11
Flight Stream 210
Stratus Charging Ports in the cockpit and cabin
All new wiring to headsets for twin plugs and Lemo plug at all 5 stations
Century III Auto Pilot and servos Overhauled
JPI EDM Engine Monitor
4 Bilge Pumps

Propeller(s)

Hartzell HC-83V20-2C1
LH: 146 Hours SMOH
RH: 146 Hours SMOH

Equipment & Restoration Details

Hydraulic System Overhauled: OH the hydraulic pump, check valves & pressure relief valve, & actuators; and a new accumulator and hoses installed in 2024-2025
New Wheels and Brakes, master cylinders and brake lines. ($14K) 2025
New Tailwheel & Solid Tire, 2023
Fuel tanks: Two main tanks 90 gallon per side/180 total. The tanks were renovated and resealed by the leading experts SEAL Aviation for $48.5K, 2024
Wolf Oil Filter Kits installed, 2025
Magnetos Overhauled 2025

Miscellaneous

Annual Inspection Completed May 2026.

This plane has a great pedigree and was the aircraft to fly the first Young Eagle ride at Oshkosh by the owner and aerobatic world champion, Charlie Hillard. The Hillard’s owned this plane since the 80’s.