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1943 Lockheed Lodestar 18-56Multi-Engine Piston Aircraft • VA, USA

This 1943 Lockheed Lodestar 18-56, registered as N96334, presents a classic twin-engine aircraft with 10,742 total hours on the airframe. Its powerplants show 200.5 hours since major overhaul on the left engine and 224.7 hours SMOH on the right engine, with both propellers at 70 hours SMOH. The aircraft is IFR-equipped with avionics including a King KY 196 COM, a Narco 890 DME, and a Garmin GTX transponder.

The airframe, which received its type certificate in March 1940, is noted for its speed, performance, range, and load-hauling ability, with a useful load of 5,300 pounds and a four-seat cargo interior configuration. It was last painted...

Year
1943
Make
Lockheed
Series
Lodestar
Model
Lodestar 18-56
Tail #
N96334
Serial #
2273

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Specifications

Category
Multi-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Business, Cargo, Passenger
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
5,300 lbs
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
10,742 hrs
Engine 1 Time
200.5 hrs (SMOH)
Engine 2 Time
224.7 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
70 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 2 Time
70 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Comms

King KY 196 - Ky Com

Additional Equipment

DME

Narco 890 - DME

Transponder

Garmin GTX - GTX Transponder

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
1972
Interior Notes
Cargo interior
Exterior Notes
Year Painted: 1972

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
2
Engine Model
1820-56
Engine Power
1350 HP

Asking Price

$129,000

Aircraft Location

VA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Dec 31, 2025: $129,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Dec 31, 2025

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Asking Price

$129,000

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