1943 LOCKHEED LODESTAR 18-56
Description
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.Specifications
Year1943
ManufacturerLOCKHEED
ModelLODESTAR 18-56
Registration #N21G
Serial Number2326
ConditionUsed
Total Time5,000
Airframe Notes0 time since complete restoration
Engine 1 Time0 SMOH
Engine 2 Time0 SMOH
Engine NotesPratt & Whitney R-1820–57
0 time SMOH by Precision Engines
Prop NotesHamilton Standard 23E50-473
0 time by Pacific Propeller
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GTR 225 Comm
Bendix / King
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel
Additional EquipmentThe 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
Exterior NotesBare - ready for paint / polish
Interior NotesInterior
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
Year1943|
ManufacturerLOCKHEED|
ModelLODESTAR 18-56|
Registration #N21G|
Serial Number2326|
ConditionUsed|
Total Time5,000|
Airframe Notes0 time since complete restoration|
Engine 1 Time0 SMOH |
Engine 2 Time0 SMOH |
Engine NotesPratt & Whitney R-1820–57
0 time SMOH by Precision Engines|
Prop NotesHamilton Standard 23E50-473
0 time by Pacific Propeller|
Avionics/RadiosGarmin GTR 225 Comm
Bendix / King
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
PS Engineering PMA 7000B Audio Panel|
Additional EquipmentThe 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|
Exterior NotesBare - ready for paint / polish|
Interior NotesInterior
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|
