1943 PIPER L-4 GRASSHOPPER

General Specs (cont.)

Total Time:4644

Engine 1 Time:369 SMOH

Prop 1 Time:104 SNEW

Condition:Used

# of Seats:2

Additional Classifications

Antique/Classic

Light Sport

Warbird

Detailed Description

Genuine warbird. On Feb. 18, 1943 L-4B was shipped from the factory at Lockhaven, PA to Brownwood Army Airfield.   Report while in service at Shepard Army Air Force in Wichita Falls, Texas in July 1945.  Best L-Bird winner, Silver Wrench Award, and Best Restorations awards at Oshkosh. Antique Airfield 2002 Grand Champion winner.  Perfectly maintained aircraft in immaculate condition.

Avionics / Equipment

Portable Radio

Airframe

4644 TTSN
Completely rebuilt - 2012
Fabric: Superflite SF102, re-covered and painted 2012
Extra Wing Tank: 10.5 gals usable, for a total fuel capacity of 22.5 gals
Portable Radio, intercom and external antenna included.
Two-place shoulder harnesses. 
Brakes: Scott master cylinders and Cleveland 30-60A disc brake
Sealed Univair lift struts.  Full swivel tailwheel.
Replica WWII radio, additional replica Bazookas.

Engines / Mods / Prop

Engine C85-8
326 SMOH  
55 hrs Since New TITAN Cylinders 55 hrs                
Overhauled by Don's Dream Machines

Remarks

Genuine warbird. On Feb. 18, 1943 L-4B was shipped from the factory at Lockhaven, PA to Brownwood Army Airfield.   Report while in service at Shepard Army Air Force in Wichita Falls, Texas in July 1945.  Best L-Bird winner, Silver Wrench Award, and Best Restorations awards at Oshkosh. Antique Airfield 2002 Grand Champion winner.