1959 GRUMMAN HU-16A Used Piston Amphibious/Floatplanes for sale

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1959 GRUMMAN HU-16A

Piston Amphibious/Floatplanes

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$1,964,554

Price entered as: USD $1,400,000

Aircraft Location:Rockford, Illinois, USA

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Contact:Mark Clark

Phone:+1 815-229-5112

Rockford, Illinois, USA

+1 815-229-5112

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General

Year

1959

Manufacturer

GRUMMAN

Model

HU-16A

Registration #

N3HU

Serial Number

131906

Condition

Used

Based at

DuPage Co. Airport

Total Time

5,054

Description

One of the top Albatross aircraft in the world! Amazing Garmin Avionics upgrade Upgraded systems Only 2 civilian operators since military release Complete spares and support package

Airframe

5054 Hrs TTSNEW

Engine 1

Engine 1 Time

182 SMOH

Engine 1 TBO

1200

Engine Manufacturer

Wright 1820-76, 1475 hp LH: 182 Hrs SMOH by Anderson Airmotive

Engine 2

Engine 2 Notes

RH: 36 Hrs SMOH by Anderson Airmotive

Props

Prop Specs

Hamilton Standard AD is not applicable to this propeller model LH: 1186 Hrs. SPOH RH: 1804 Hrs. SPOH

Avionics

ADS-B Equipped

Yes

Avionics/Radios

Custom Installation by J. A. Avionics 2020 Dual Garmin G-600 TXi Integrated Avionics System Primary Flight Display and Multi-Function Display Dual Garmin GTN-750 Navigation/Communication Systems Mid-Continent MD-302 Standy Attitude Module PS Engineering PAC45 Special Misson Audio Controller with Dual Channel Audio Selector/ICS Garmin GTX-345R ADSB Transponder Garmin GTX-335R Transponder Garmin GWX-70 Digital Radar system Garmin GTS 825 TCAS 1 with top and bottom antennas Garmin GDL-69A SXM weather and Satellite Receiver Garmin GSR-56 Satcom system Bose Noise canceling headsets Garmin VHF-210 Marine Band Radio

Additional Equipment

Darton Pre-Oil, Oil Shutoff and scavenge systems J.P. Instruments EDM-960 Engine Data Management System displays Cies Digital probes and indicators for fuel, oil and hydraulic tanks Aerospace Logic Indicators for Engine Gauges Electrical monitoring Fuel Level Dual Mid Continent MD-93 Digital clocks Dual Mid Continent TA-202 USD ports Potta-Potty (marine) in lavatory Marine electrical system to allow operation on water of basic ships systems without running aircraft system Seaton Electronic Panel light dimmer system Highlights of Spares and support package- List available 1 Fresh Overhauled engine by Anderson Airmotive 1 Engine IRAN by Anderson Airmotive 1 Overhauled Propeller Wheels and Brakes Drop tanks Jacks and Work Stand 20 foot storage container Additional Cabis seat 1 overhauled QEC unit Overhauled Rotables Gaskets, seals and packings Manuals Hundreds of excellent support items

Exterior

Navy Gray with orange stripe, excellent condition

Interior

Redone with 10 removable seats and 2 single bunks, cabin table. Excellent condition. New placards and many panels were rebuilt. Potty

Inspection Status

Aircraft maintained under FAA Approved Inspection – completed May 2026 Aircraft in the Restricted Category for the purpose of Forest and Wildlife Survey, Patrolling and carriage of cargo. Requires the pilot to hold an aircraft type rating(over 12,500lbs) This outstanding aircraft is located at DuPage Co. Airport in the Chicago area (KDPA) and can be seen by appointment. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.

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