1943 LOCKHEED LODESTAR 18-56

1943

N21G

2326

Used

5,000

Experience a rare piece of aviation history with this meticulously restored 1943 Lockheed Lodestar. This aircraft is the result of a comprehensive ten-year restoration, featuring an airframe with zero time since completion. Pratt & Whitney R-1820–57 engines and Hamilton Standard propellers, both zero time following SMOH. The avionics suite is modernized with a Garmin GTR 225 Comm, GTX 327 Transponder, and a PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel. The exterior is currently bare and ready for your custom paint or polish. Inside, you will find original WWII-era flooring and a unique stewardess station from a 1940 Air Canada Lodestar. Over $850,000 spent on the restoration to date. Looking for reasonable offers. Aircraft is being sold As Is, Where Is.

0 time since complete restoration

0 SMOH

0 SMOH

Pratt & Whitney R-1820–57 0 time SMOH by Precision Engines

Hamilton Standard 23E50-473 0 time by Pacific Propeller

Garmin GTR 225 Comm Bendix / King Garmin GTX 327 Transponder PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel

The Lodestar has been the subject of a ten year restoration Skins replaced as necessary – ready for paint or polish Windows – new cockpit and cabin windows All cockpit instruments overhauled Pitot Static test done All new hoses Firewall forward complete IRAN’s All accessories and carburetors overhauled Hydraulics overhauled and lines replaced as needed Control cables inspected and replaced as necessary Flaps rigged Landing gear rigged and gear retraction completed Fuel system new / overhauled One new fuel cell and four original fuel cells Selector valve overhauled Main tires good Tailgear overhauled New tire installed Pre oil pumps – overhauled – ready for installation Interior All floors replaced with original (WW2) Douglas factory plywood / balsa wood panels and FAA approved rubber mat cover All the material for the interior come with the airplane, seats ready for cover, all that is needed is a sewing machine USAF insulation for the walls Aft “ stewardess station” is original from a 1940 Air Canada Lodestar Doors, trays, drinks holder, etc; really cool Possibly it’s the only one in existence The original toilet all there with sink, needs installation Nine seats for a spacious cabin, oven for front of spar. A first rate passenger cabin can be completed with what is there, wood work complete

Bare - ready for paint / polish

Interior All floors replaced with original (WW2) Douglas factory plywood / balsa wood panels and FAA approved rubber mat cover All the material for the interior come with the airplane, seats ready for cover, all that is needed is a sewing machine USAF insulation for the walls Aft “ stewardess station” is original from a 1940 Air Canada Lodestar Doors, trays, drinks holder, etc; really cool Possibly it’s the only one in existence The original toilet all there with sink, needs installation Nine seats for a spacious cabin, oven for front of spar. A first rate passenger cabin can be completed with what is there, wood work complete