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Auction Details
Registration Number: N67550
Make: Beechraft
Model: ND-17S
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

ANNUAL SERVICES AVAILABLE AT CURRENT LOCATION

Description: The John Wayne Staggerwing epitomizes the glamour of the Golden Era of the silver screen. This iconic aircraft, powered by a formidable 450 horsepower Pratt & Whitney R-985 Series engine, boasts a rich history and timeless appeal. With a freshly renovated interior that gleams with vintage luxury, this aircraft is a true gem of its era. Its remarkable condition, rated at an impressive 9.5/10, ensures that it continues to capture the imagination and admiration of aviation historians and cinephiles alike. Register to bid if this exceptional example of a staggering belongs in your collection • Beautifully kept exterior and new interior. • Spacious interior • Acclaimed to be transport for John Wayne and Betty Davis • Powerful with stable flight characteristics

 

Airframe Details:

• 4084.5 Hobbs 1143
• Fuel Capacity: 170 gal
• Top Speed: 212
• Cruise Speed: 201
• Stall speed: 60

 

Engine Details:

• P&W R-985 Series 450 hp
• 1153 SMOH
• Oil tank shut off valve and oil cooler bypass valve for cold start.

 

Propeller Details:

• Overhaul 2018 
• 20 SMOH

 

Avionics Details:

• Transponder King KY197A
• COMM 1: King KY197A 
• COMM 2: King KY197A
• LORAN: Apollo Dual Narco 121
• ADF: Narco 141
• King audio panel KMA25 TSO
• Outside air temp
• Clock
• Hobbs
• Cylinder head temp gauge
• Oil temp
• 2 VOR 
• Turn Indicator
• Oil and Fuel pressure gauge
• Manifold pressure gauge
• PRM gauge
• Heading bug
• Time indicator
• Altimeter
• Directional Gyro
• Airspeed indicator
• Artificial horizon

 

Additional Features:

• Engine Breathers, air intake under engine cowling
• Classic steam gage instruments
• All around excellent condition 9/10
• Transition training and delivery available

   

  Exterior

  Pale yellow with bronze bird pin strips and bronze on cowling. Restored in 1985 in Santa Paula, CA by Bob Van Ausdell. Details available in log books. Recovered with Ceconite 102 and painted with Imron lunar yellow and hangar kept.

  Interior

  Exquisite reupholstery by current owner (2020) in oyster shell off-white and taupe.

  Auction Details
  Contact Phone: 254-735-5030
  Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com
  Registration Number: N67550
  Make: Beechcraft
  Model: ND-17S
  Required Deposit: $5,000
  Buyers Premium: 4%

  View logbooks and more images: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Kh9BSb_EWPdugTGpHpK7n9po_wzqc83f?usp=drive_link