1953 Grumman HU-16ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rockford, IL, USA
This 1953 Grumman HU-16A, registration N3HU, is a striking example of the iconic Albatross with total time on the airframe of 5,054 hours. Based at DuPage County Airport in the Chicago area, it has had only two civilian operators since its military release and is described as one of the top Albatross aircraft in the world. The aircraft has been maintained under an FAA Approved Inspection, completed through May 2026, and operates in the Restricted Category for forest and wildlife survey, patrolling, and cargo carriage.
Power comes from a pair of Wright 1820-76 engines rated at 1,475 horsepower, with the left engine having 182 hours since...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Amphibious, Search and Rescue, Utility, Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Cargo, Aerial Surveying
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 10
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,054 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 182 hrs (SMOH)
- Engine 2 Time
- 36 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 1,186 hrs (SPOH)
- Prop 2 Time
- 1,804 hrs (SPOH)
- Inspection Status
- Aircraft maintained under FAA Approved Inspection – completed May 2026. Aircraft in the Restricted Category for the purpose of Forest and Wildlife Survey, Patrolling and carriage of cargo. Requires the pilot to hold an aircraft type rating (over 12,500 lbs).
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN 750 - Dual Navigation/Communication Systems
Comms
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PFD
Garmin G600 TXi - Dual System and
MFD
Garmin G600 TXi - Dual System and
Audio
PS Engineering PAC45 - PS Special Mission Audio Controller with Dual Channel Audio Selector/ICS
ADSB
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Traffic
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Weather
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EMS
J.P. Instruments EDM 960 - J.P. Engine Data Management System displays
other
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Additional Equipment
Engine Monitoring
Cies - Digital probes and indicators for fuel, oil and hydraulic tanks; Indicators for Engine Gauges
Electrical System
Electrical monitoring; Marine electrical system to allow operation on water of basic ships systems without running aircraft system
Clocks
Mid Continent MD 93 - Dual Digital clocks; Dual USB ports
Lighting
Seaton - Electronic Panel light dimmer system
Lavatory
Potta-Potty (Marine) in Lavatory
Pre Oiler
Darton - Pre-Oil, Oil Shutoff and scavenge systems
Headsets
Bose - Noise Canceling Headsets
Marine Radio
Garmin VHF-210 - Marine Band Radio
Satellite Communications
Garmin GSR-56 - Satcom system
Standby Attitude
Mid-Continent MD-302 - Standby Attitude Module
Engine Management
Cies - Digital probes and indicators for fuel, oil and hydraulic tanks
Exterior Lighting
Seaton - Electronic Panel light dimmer system
Radar
Garmin GWX-70 - Digital Radar system
Clock
Mid Continent MD-93 - Dual Digital clocks
Attitude Module
Mid-Continent MD 302 - Standby Attitude Module
Transponder
Garmin GTX 335R - Transponder
Satellite Receiver
Garmin GDL 69A - SXM Weather and Satellite Receiver
Satcom System
Garmin GSR 56 - Satcom System
Marine Band Radio
Garmin VHF 210 - Marine Band Radio
Pre-Oil System
Darton Pre-Oil, Oil Shutoff and Scavenge Systems
Engine Data Management System
JPI EDM 960 - J.P. Instruments Engine Data Management System
Digital Probes
Cies Digital Probes and Indicators for Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Tanks
Engine Gauges
Aerospace Logic Indicators for Engine Gauges, Electrical Monitoring, Fuel Level
Digital Clocks
Mid-Continent MD 93 - Dual Digital Clocks
USB Ports
Mid-Continent TA 202 - Dual USD Ports
Marine Electrical System
Marine Electrical System to Allow Operation on Water of Basic Ships Systems Without Running Aircraft System
Panel Light Dimmer
Seaton Electronic Panel Light Dimmer System
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Redone with 10 removable seats and 2 single bunks, cabin table. Excellent condition. New placards and many panels were rebuilt. Potty.
- Exterior Notes
- Navy Gray with orange stripe, excellent condition.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Multi-Engine Piston
- Engine Count
- 2
- Engine Model
- Wright 1820-76
- Engine Power
- 1475 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hamilton Standard
Asking Price
$1,400,000
Aircraft Location
Rockford, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 4, 2026: $1,400,000 - trade-a-plane
Jun 2, 2026: $1,400,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$1,400,000
Aircraft Location
Rockford, IL, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 4, 2026: $1,400,000 - trade-a-plane
Jun 2, 2026: $1,400,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$1,400,000