1943 GRUMMAN G44 WIDGEON

The Grumman Widgeon was built in 1943 for the U.S. Navy as a J4F-2. Sold by the War Assets Administration in 1946, it flew until 1954 when it was converted by McKisson to a Super Widgeon with Lycoming GO-435 engines. After flying in Alaska for over 45 years it was restored in 2009 and the engines were upgraded to Lycoming GO-480’s

• 6012 Hrs. TTSN
• Fully Restored and converted by McKinnon Super Widgeon
• The airframe was inspected and renewed during a 6 year rebuild to include a new 050 belly skin, most ribs were repaired, new interior floor, new keel, extensive sheet metal replacement, and extensive replacement of structural members.

• Garmin G500 System (includes GPWS)
• GTN650 NavCom/GPS
• GTX327 Transponder
• GDL82 ADS-B
• JPI 960 Electronic Engine Instrument System
• Electronics International Volt/Amp Meter
• Guardian 553 Carbon Monoxide Detection System
• Lake and Air Landing Gear Warning System
• 24 Volt Dual Alternator Improved Electrical System
• LeadingEdge Landing Lights
• Strobe and Wig Wag Lights
• Custom Spray Rails (prevents prop damage)
• New Exhaust System With mufflers and cabin heat
• RedlineWheels and Brakes plus spare wheel and tire
• Solid Rubber Tailwheel (prevents flat tires on the beach)
• Odyssey Batteries (2-12 volt) AGM
• Pacific Scientific Rotary Buckle Seat Belt System on Pilot Seats
• Oregon Aero STC Pilot and Passenger Seats
• Rosen Cockpit Sun Visors
• Fuel Tank STC for larger fuel cell openings to allow access for tank sealing and fuel gauges
• JPI Capacitance Fuel Gauges
• STC Emergency Escape Sidewall Hatch
• One Piece Windshield
• All Windows replaced at restoration
• Imron Paint by Painter who previously owned an aircraft paint shop – Hangered since
• Wing Floats modified to hold an additional 50 gallons each side bringing total fuel to 210 gallons
• Engine driven hydraulic pump replaced with electric pump (allows landing gear retract with in op engine)
• New float flying wires on rebuild
• New Interior on rebuild
• Replaced all control and trim cables on rebuild
• Ailerons, Rudder and Elevators repaired, painted, covered in Stitts, and painted on rebuild
• Replaced float flying wires on rebuild
• Rebuilt all hydraulic components with modern components