1946 Grumman G44 Widgeon

General

Manufacturer

GRUMMAN

Model

G44 WIDGEON

Serial Number

1454

Registration #

N44CH

Condition

Used

Based at

Texas

Airframe

Total time

6,738

6738 Hrs TTSNEW

Propeller

Prop 1 Manufacturer

HARTZELL

LH

146 Hours SMOH

RH

146 Hours SMOH

Propeller

Hartzell HC-83V20-2C1

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model

GARMIN GNS530W

ADS-B Equipped

Yes

WAAS

Yes

Engine Monitor

Yes

• 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

Hydraulic System Overhauled

OH the hydraulic pump, check valves & pressure relief valve, & actuators; and a new accumulator and hoses installed in 2024-2025

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

• New Wheels and Brakes, master cylinders and brake lines. ($14K) 2025
• New Tailwheel & Solid Tire, 2023
• Wolf Oil Filter Kits installed, 2025
• Magnetos Overhauled 2025

Interior

Year Interior

2025

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

Exterior

Year Painted

2024

New fabric and paint, 2024- Very Good Condition

Maintenance

Airworthy

Yes

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 located in TX. Contact the seller to Schedule a Showing!

Engine 1

Engine 1 Make/Model

LYCOMING GO-480-B1A6

Engine 1 Time

215 SMOH

Engine 1 TBO

1400

Engine 1 Notes

LH

215 Hours SMOH

Engine 2

Engine 2 Time

215

RH: 215 Hours SMOH

Registration

Registration

N44CH

Registered as

Grumman G-44A

Year

1946

Serial number

1454

Engine

Lycoming Go-480 Series · 295 hp

Certificate

Standard

Airworthiness date

1956-07-01

Registered since

2023-02-14

Registration valid to

2030-02-28

Status

Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

On the market

Sep 2026 – now

$475,000

Sep 2026 – now

$475,000