1946 GRUMMAN G44 WIDGEON

    $672,576 
    Price entered as: USD $475,000
    Aircraft Location:Rockford, Illinois, USA

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    Contact:Darcy Stults

    Phone:+1 815-229-5112

    Rockford, Illinois, USA

    +1 815-229-5112

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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.

    Specifications

    Year1946
    ManufacturerGRUMMAN
    ModelG44 WIDGEON
    Serial Number1454
    Registration #N44CH
    ConditionUsed
    Based atTexas
    Total Time6,738
    Airframe6738 Hrs TTSNEW
    Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING GO-480-B1A6
    Engine 1 Time215 SMOH
    Engine 1 TBO1400
    Engine ManufacturerLycoming GO480-B1D LH: 215 Hours SMOH
    Engine 2 Time215
    Engine 2 NotesRH: 215 Hours SMOH
    Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL
    Prop SpecsHartzell HC-83V20-2C1 LH: 146 Hours SMOH RH: 146 Hours SMOH
    Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530W
    ADS-B EquippedYes
    WAASYes
    Engine MonitorYes
    Avionics/RadiosGarmin 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
    Additional EquipmentHydraulic 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
    Year Painted2024
    Exterior NotesNew fabric and paint, 2024- Very Good Condition
    Year Interior2025
    Interior NotesAll 5 Seats Recovered, Interior Reworked, 2025 – Excellent Condition
    Inspection StatusAnnual 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. Aircraft located in TX. Contact Courtesy Aircraft to Schedule a Showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION
    AirworthyYes
    Year1946|
    ManufacturerGRUMMAN|
    ModelG44 WIDGEON|
    Serial Number1454|
    Registration #N44CH|
    ConditionUsed|
    Based atTexas|
    Total Time6,738|
    Airframe6738 Hrs TTSNEW|
    Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING GO-480-B1A6 |
    Engine 1 Time215 SMOH |
    Engine 1 TBO1400|
    Engine ManufacturerLycoming GO480-B1D LH: 215 Hours SMOH|
    Engine 2 Time215|
    Engine 2 NotesRH: 215 Hours SMOH|
    Prop 1 ManufacturerHARTZELL|
    Prop SpecsHartzell HC-83V20-2C1 LH: 146 Hours SMOH RH: 146 Hours SMOH|
    Flight Deck Manufacturer/ModelGARMIN GNS530W |
    ADS-B EquippedYes|
    WAASYes|
    Engine MonitorYes|
    Avionics/RadiosGarmin 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|
    Additional EquipmentHydraulic 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|
    Year Painted2024|
    Exterior NotesNew fabric and paint, 2024- Very Good Condition|
    Year Interior2025|
    Interior NotesAll 5 Seats Recovered, Interior Reworked, 2025 – Excellent Condition|
    Inspection StatusAnnual 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. Aircraft located in TX. Contact Courtesy Aircraft to Schedule a Showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION|
    AirworthyYes|
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