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Aircraft Specifications Airframe 3,087 Hrs. TTSN Restored 2000 by Michael J. Grimes of CA Engine(s) P&W R-985 AN-14-B 618 Hrs. SMOH by Aero Engines Inc. 1988 Propeller(s) Hamilton Standard 2D30 149 SMOH by Maxwell Aircraft Services Inc. 2017 Avionics Upgraded in 2022 Garmin Navigator GTN 650 Garmin NAV Indicator G1106 Garmin GTX 345 Transponder Trig VHF TY96 Trig TMA45 Audio Panel Kanad ELT 406 Integra GPS All new antennae cables Dual WAAS Garmin ISB Charger Ports Exterior Covered with Polyfiber and finished in stunning bright Yellow with Red trim 8/10 Interior Tan leather 8/10 Recent Work 2017 New oil cooler 2019 New Aerofab landing lights New Concord battery Fuel and oil hoses replaced New gear chain Brake hoses replaced Cowling bumpers replaced R/H heat muffler replaced 2023 Left heat exchanger replaced 400 Hr. engine inspection performed Location Tennessee, USA Status Annual completed April 2023 “As Is Where Is” Additional Info About In 1943, the US Army received 13 UC-43 airplanes with the powerful 450hp R-985-17 engine. N79484 was among them and went into service July 21st, 1943 as 43-10869. In 1963, the airplane received its civil registration. During 2000, Michael J. Gimes from Lancaster, CA completed an in-depth and comprehensive restoration of the aircraft. Since 2016, the airplane has been maintained and cared for by the current owner. The Staggerwing is kept in a hangar in Tennessee with a professional mechanic, specializing in antique airplane maintenance taking care of it. N79484 is in stunning condition with more than $200,000 spent on it over the last few years to make it one of the nicest flying D-17S’s today. The Staggerwing is based at M91 and available for Inspection by appointment.