1960 Grumman G44A Super Widgeon

Detailed Description

# 1960 PACE Gannet / SCAN 30 Widgeon ”" Sales Specification Sheet

### Executive Overview

Opportunities to acquire a deeply documented, structurally refreshed,

and land-preserved twin-engine

amphibian are exceedingly rare. Presenting Serial #32, a December 1960 PACE Gannet manufactured by the Pacific Aircraft Engineering Corporation in Long Beach, California. This aircraft represents the definitive, highly sought-after

"Americanized" remanufacture of the French-licensed SCAN 30 hull, built

utilizing standard AN fasteners and advanced factory-level corrosion proofing.

Unlike typical vintage flying boats burdened by decades of unrecorded saltwater exposure and deferred maintenance, N78X offers an unbroken, verifiable 38-year chain of continuous annual inspections under elite, professional ownership. From 1988 through 2015, the aircraft was personally owned and pampered by a dedicated A&P / IA mechanic. In 2015, custody transitioned seamlessly to an Airline Captain, ensuring a decade of strict checklist discipline, professional flight operations, and uncompromising maintenance standards. Boasting an immaculate operational pedigree, zero water operations since 2014, and high-pedigree, low-time powerplants, this aircraft stands as a turnkey cross-country investment

### Powerplant & Propeller Package

* Engines: Continental IO-470-M (260 HP) ”" The ultimate power-to-weight "sweet spot" for the Widgeon airframe, avoiding the structural hull stress associated with heavy 300hp conversions.

* Engine Status: Only 250 Hours SMOH. Remanufactured to pristine factory "New Limits" by the industry-renowned Triad Aviation of Burlington, NC (2016).

* Propellers: 3-Blade McCauley Constant-Speed Propellers featuring polished spinners (Blackmac

STC), delivering exceptional cabin vibration

dampening and maximum water-braking thrust.

### Airframe History & Structural Integrity

* The 1988 Ground-Up Reset: Following historical testing variants (including a notable 1971 developmental period on an Experimental R&D certificate with IO-520 engines), the airframe underwent a comprehensive, factory-level structural remanufacture in 1988. This included the installation of a completely new lower fuselage section and wing center section, successfully returning the aircraft to a Standard/Normal Airworthiness Certificate.

* Environmental Preservation: 100% Land-Based Since 2014. The hull, landing gear wells, internal rivets have been perfectly preserved in dry, indoor hangar environments, eliminating the corrosion and galvanic cell risks common to operational seaplanes.

* Inspection Continuity: In continuous, uninterrupted annual inspection from 1988 through the

2026 cycle, with the same Inspection Authorization (IA) mechanic signing off on the airframe

consecutively over the last five years (2021-2025).

### Full IFR Avionics Suite

Designed for true cross-country utility, the panel features a robust suite of automated flight controls and legal IFR navigation tools:

* S-TEC 65 Coupled Autopilot / Flight Director: Fully integrated for multi-axis stability and approach coupling.

Garmin MX20 Multi-Function Display (MFD): High-visibility moving map and situational awareness.

* Radar Altimeter: Critical safety hardware providing absolute height

above ground/water terrain.

* ADS-B Compliance: Garmin GTX 335R Remote Transponder (ADS-B Out) paired with an Appareo Stratus

2S (ADS-B In) for live cockpit weather and

Remarks

• All ground equipment for ground handling at your hangar, John Deere JD400 tractor with a custom front mounted tow bar hitch and a Brackett mfg tow bar.
• Spare custom heavy duty wheeled tow-bar for pre-staging away trips.
• Bruce's Cockpit/Cabin cover
• Spare GNS480, fully functional