1946 Grumman G44A Super WidgeonMulti-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rockford, IL, USA
This 1946 Grumman G44A Super Widgeon, registration N44CH, serial number 1454, is offered for sale at $475,000 and represents the culmination of an exceptional, multi-year restoration. The current owner has invested more than $230,000 to bring the aircraft to an outstanding standard, with the airframe logging a total time of 6,738 hours. Its pedigree is notable, having been owned by the Hillard family since the 1980s and flown as the aircraft for the first Young Eagle ride at Oshkosh by owner and aerobatic world champion, Charlie Hillard.
The aircraft has been comprehensively upgraded, particularly in the avionics and systems departments....
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Specifications
- Category
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- N/a
- Seats
- 5
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,738 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 215 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 215 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 146 hrs (SPOH)
- Prop 2 Time
- 146 hrs (SPOH)
- Inspection Status
- Annual inspection completed May 2026
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GNS 530W - GNS freshly overhauled from WAAS GPS/NAV/COM
Comms
Garmin GNC 255A - GNC second radio
AP
Century III - III Auto Pilot and servos
Audio
Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Audio Panel
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder/ADS-B
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX transponder/ADS-B (can receive ADS-B traffic and weather)
PFD
Garmin GI 275 - GI x AI/DG
MFD
Garmin GI 275 - GI x AI/DG
EMS
JPI EDM - JPI EDM Engine Monitor
Additional Equipment
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic system overhauled: overhauled hydraulic pump, check valves, pressure relief valve, and actuators; new accumulator and hoses installed in 2024-2025.
Wheels and Brakes
New wheels and brakes, master cylinders and brake lines ($14K) 2025
Tailwheel
New tailwheel & solid tire, 2023
Fuel Tanks
Two main tanks 90 gallon per side/180 total. Tanks renovated and resealed by SEAL Aviation for $48.5K, 2024
Oil Filter
Wolf Oil Filter Kit - installed in 2025.
Magnetos
Magnetos overhauled 2025
Bilge Pumps
4 bilge pumps.
Flight Stream
Garmin Flight Stream 210
Charging Ports
Stratus Charging Ports in the cockpit and cabin
Wiring
All new wiring to headsets for twin plugs and Lemo plug at all 5 stations
Oil Filter Kits
Wolf Oil Filter Kit - installed, 2025
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2025
- Paint Year
- 2024
- Interior Notes
- All 5 seats recovered, interior reworked in 2025 - excellent condition.
- Exterior Notes
- New fabric and paint in 2024 - very good condition.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- GO-480-B1A6
- Propeller Model
- Hartzell HC-83V20-2C1
Asking Price
$475,000
Aircraft Location
Rockford, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $475,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 10, 2026: $475,000 - controller
Contact Seller
Asking Price
$475,000
Aircraft Location
Rockford, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $475,000 - trade-a-plane
Aug 10, 2026: $475,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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