1953 Beechcraft C-45H

Overview
NEW ARRIVAL! Stunning Beech 18 - Extremely Low Time - Fully Restored
AirplanesUSA proudly present this classic WWII-era twin Beechcraft C-45H. The lowest airframe time of any flying Beech 18 in existence. Frame up restoration completed 2020. All new or rebuilt components from tailwheel to spinners! Originally built as a Beech AT-11 bombardier trainer, the aircraft returned to Beech in 1953 and was remanufactured and emerged as a C-45H. No expense spared in the restoration, maintenance and operation of this remarkable aircraft. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of aviation and Beechcraft history.
Price:
$399,900 USD
Offered By: AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales
Registration: N1597
S/N: AF-527
Location: Grand Prairie, Texas
United States
Days Active: Today
Airframe
Useful Load: 2,879.99 pounds
Total Time: 3,214.2 Hours
Avionics
Garmin 430 WAAS GPS/COMM
Garmin GI-275 MFD
Garmin SL-30 NAV/COM
Garmin GMA-345 Transponder
Garmin GMU-11 Magnetometer
MidContinent 206 Electric Attitude Indicator
Shadin Digital Fuel Flow Indicator
Additional Equipment
Firewall forward and landing gear/brakes total restoration completed 2020
Airframe sound proofing and insulation
Wobble pump replaced with electric fuel pumps
New cabin windows
New engine cables
New engine and airframe hoses
Re-built flap motors
New cabin lighting
New cabin and heater hoses
New hydraulic lines
New tires
Rebuilt tailwheel assembly
Engines & Props
Engine Specs:
Pratt and Whitney R-985-14B
S/N: L-42-122833
S/N: R-42-122847

Prop(s):
Hamilton Standard
Hub Series: 22D30, S/N: L-62482
Blade Type: 6531A15
S/Ns: 516374/516375
Hub Series: 22D30, S/N: R-62483
Blade Type: 6531A15
S/Ns: 518282/518283
TTSOH: 74.2
Five-year prop AD will be included with the sale
Engine 1 Hours: 59.6 SMOH
Engine 2 Hours: 59.6 SMOH
Interior & Exterior
Custom tan leather executive cabin with tan carpet and new wood accents
Original, two-tone Marine Corps paint scheme
New corporate-style interior complete with; new carpet, new foam and leather seating, leather side panels, headliner and wood accents
Other Info
Special Type: Antique / Classic
Warbird / Military
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