1946 GRUMMAN G44A SUPER WIDGEON

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:6738

Engine 1 Time:215 SMOH

Engine 2 Time:215 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:146 SPOH

Prop 2 Time:146 SPOH

Condition:Used

Year Painted:2024

Interior Year:2025

Flight Rules:N/A

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Detailed Description

COURTESY: N44CH has undergone an exceptional, multi-year restoration, with the owner investing more than $230,000 to bring the aircraft to an outstanding standard!

Avionics / Equipment

Avionics
Garmin 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

Equipment & Restoration Details
Hydraulic 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

Airframe

Airframe
6738 Hrs TTSNEW

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engine(s)
Lycoming GO480-B1D
LH: 215 Hours SMOH
RH: 215 Hours SMOH

Propeller(s)
Hartzell HC-83V20-2C1
LH: 146 Hours SMOH
RH: 146 Hours SMOH

Interior / Exterior

Interior
All 5 Seats Recovered, Interior Reworked, 2025 – Excellent Condition

Exterior
New fabric and paint, 2024- Very Good Condition

Remarks

Miscellaneous
Annual 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 IS LOCATED IN TEXAS. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.