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BeechcraftSingle-engine piston · Aurora, OR

1944 Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing

Price
$550,000
Year
1944
Total time
3,658 hours
Location
United States
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Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
BEECHCRAFT G17S STAGGERWING
Registration #
N1944B
Serial #
6926
Total time
3658
Engine 1 Time
158 SMOH
Prop 1 Time
158 SMOH
Condition
Used
Year Painted
2002
Interior Year
2002

Airframe

This immaculate Staggerwing is actively maintained, with its most recent flight in July 2026. The aircraft is currently in annual inspection.

Post restoration the aircraft has always been stored in a climate controlled hangar.

Engine

  • Pratt & Whitney R-985-APS4 overhauled by Tulsa Aircraft Engines
  • 158 hours SMOH
  • Hamilton Standard 2D30 overhauled by Northwest Propeller Service
  • 158 hours SPOH

Avionics

Classic Bendix/King stack including KX-165TSO, KX-155TSO, KN-64, KT-76A, KA-134TSO and ARNAV Star 500 GPS. Featuring a S-Tech auto pilot, Century HSI and Argus 500 moving map. Also includes Shadin fuel flow meter.

Interior

Interior
Period correct interior installed in 2002. It has been maintained in immaculate condition.

Detailed Description

G-Model Conversion
Fuselage converted to the G-17S configuration using factory drawings by renowned sheet metal craftsman Jim Younkin.
Awards Include
EAA Airventure Antique Champion Customized Aircraft 2002

Detailed Description

An extraordinary piece of aviation history restored to the absolute highest standard, this 1944 Beechcraft Staggerwing represents a masterclass in period-correct craftsmanship.

Aircraft History & Provenance

Originally manufactured for the U.S. Navy in August 1944, Serial Number 6926 transitioned to civilian life in 1947. Its fascinating history spans international air routes-from early service in El Salvador to extensive tours across the Western Hemisphere under the ownership of American Airlines Captain Marty Pettigrew.

Master-Level Restoration

Following nearly 20 years in static storage, the aircraft underwent a complete, painstaking 4-year, 9,000-hour full-time restoration by craftsman Larry Beck, completed in June 2002. Built using original Beechcraft factory loft drawings, no detail was spared to achieve total accuracy:

The Rolls-Royce Aviation Heritage Trophy 2003

Remarks

Scanned records available upon request.

Aircraft record

N1944B

Registration

Registration
N1944B
Registered as
Beech G17S
Year
1944
Serial number
6926
Engine
P&W R-985 Series · 450 hp
Certificate
Standard
Airworthiness date
1956-11-14
Registered since
1998-11-16
Registration valid to
2028-10-31
Status
Valid

Accidents and incidents

None on record

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