"204" N58204 serial number 95255 North American Aviation Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat contact:Simon Brown
(951) 258-4205
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Registration:
N58204
Serial Number:
95255
Type:
Grumman F8F-1 Bearcat
Title:
N58204 has a clear title.
Price:
2,000,000
History:
This Bearcat was rebuilt to Zero Time standards by Bruce Lockwood / Museum of Flying during 1993-1995. All systems including electrical, radios and avionics, and hydraulics were either new or overhauled. The aircraft was painted in an authentic Bearcat paint scheme and it was placed on display at the Santa Monica Museum of Flying from 1995 until 2000.
During this time it acquired 117 hours of flight time. The Bearcat was acquired by its current owner in September 2000 and it has flown an additional 168 hours since then.
Airframe:
285 Hrs TT since 0 Time Restoration by Bruce Lockwood / Museum of Flying during 1993-1995. The airframe rebuild included a new main spar and the wings and center section were completely reskinned.
Annual Due: Feb 2006
Powerplant:
Pratt and Whitney R-2800
285 Hrs SMOH by Aircraft Cylinder and Turbine
Propeller:
Aeroproducts
285 Hrs SPOH
Hub Model 6501038
Blades H20F-162-11MS
KX155 Nav Com
KY196A Com
KT76A Transponder
Blind Encoder
All avionics either new or rebuilt during 0 time rebuild in 1995.
Features:
A unique opportunity to own possibly the finest surviving example of the Best Piston Engine Fighter ever built. This Bearcat has a fresh annual and only 285 Hrs since complete 0 time restoration.
