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15. September 2020 @ 14:19

162 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force as Canso 9746, She patrolled the Canadian East coast and served on convoy duty between Iceland and Canada.Bought post war by Southern California Air Service of Ontario California, S/N 417 was converted to a 28-5ACF (Standard Airworthiness Certificate) and underwent a complete refit with the conversion to the full LandSeAire configuration. It had an extremely long range and was used for reconnaissance, submarine patrol and air sea rescue. Aircraft Restoration Facility available for sale or lease. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. The Consolidated (Model 28) PBY Catalina was one of the most widely used seaplanes used in the USA and air forces from around the world. Telephone: 1-971-930-6623 (08:00-21:00 Pacific Time please) While the additional engines increased the cruise speed by approximately 20 Knots, the additional weight of the conversion increased the aircraft empty weight by over 5,000 pounds. Individual parts were cadmium plated or anodized, painted with an aircraft approved fluid resistant epoxy and installed with new fasteners of the proper specification.At the start of the restoration, the Pratt and Whitney engines were preserved according to manufactures procedures.An extensive spares package including New Nose and Main Wheel assemblies, Overhauled Brake assembly, New Exhaust assemblies, Cowl Flaps, Hydraulic Components, Original Engine Service Platforms, Aircraft and Propeller Lifting Cables, Floats, Float Sponsons and many miscellaneous items has been assembled.N5PY is currently stored inside our heated restoration facility with the outboard wing panels and tail components removed. The airframe reportedly has 4115 TTSN (836.3 Hrs. New nose gear door operating tubes have been manufactured and cadmium plated. The aircraft, which was reportedly used in the movie Always, was modified to a Super Cat configuration with Wright R-2600 engines. PBY Catalina Survivors identifies Catalinas on display, and includes aircraft designations, … Assigned Serial Number 417, the aircraft was built under contract for Canada as a Canso.Delivered to No. 1945 Consolidated Vultee 28-5ACF – PBY-6A Catalina S/N 46662 (N4NC) has hit the market.

Condo association owns common grounds and taxiway.Restoration tools and equipment also available separately.N5PY is the last surviving Standard Certificated PBY with the intact LandSeAire conversion, including the Airstair passenger door, under wing boat installation and Blisters. New Keelson's and stringers were extruded. Not having been operated as a Water Bomber, N5PY does not show the extensive intergranular corrosion in the wing sections that is usually associated with the high metal fatigue cycles incurred during fire suppression operations. This conversion included the installation of Pratt and Whitney 1830-94 engines of 1350 horsepower with paddle blade propellers, airstair door, Vista Lounge Blisters, FAA required emergency escape hatches and a custom interior for seventeen passengers with a Galley, Lavatory and Shower. This includes all Restricted/Exhibition certified PBY-5A's and all but one PBY-6A that has a Standard Airworthiness Certificate (this PBY-6A is currently advertised for $5.0M USD). Contact Owner at: Telephone: 1-971-930-6623 (08:00-21:00 Pacific Time please) Parts have been manufactured using original Consolidated drawings. All Extrusions and Metal are of new manufacture with proper heat treating and documentation. The machine is painted in U.S. Navy markings of 75th Anniversary of NC4 Flight and is desc The airframe is said to have amassed a total time of 4,667 hrs since new, while the engines have 464 and 890 hrs This increase put the aircraft more than 2,000 pounds over the Navy's maximum weight for safe water operations.Contrary to some suggestions, the angle of incidence of the wing and horizontal surface were not changed during the conversion. This four engine conversion was known as the Bird Innovator. N5PY's pampered, Corporate use shows in her extremely low total time and the lack of dents and dings along the chine and hull. The nose landing gear strut has been rebuilt and is ready for installation. A new, full Blister has been manufactured and is awaiting installation.Some, but not all, items left to be accomplished are installation of aircraft wiring, manufacture and installation of new hydraulic tubing, overhaul and installation of hydraulic components, recovering of aircraft control surfaces with fabric and reinstallation and upgrade of the cabin furnishings.Over $1.2M USD has been spent to date on N5PY'S restoration. Hangar and ground is owned outright. Fuel tanks are having the old sealant removed. The step and step formers are new manufacture. This includes all Restricted/Exhibition certified PBY-5A's and all but one PBY-6A that has a Standard Airworthiness Certificate (this PBY-6A is currently advertised for $5.0M USD). since restoration) while the two Pratt & Whitney R-1830-94 engines have 12.1 and 23.9 SMOH. The Pilot and Co-Pilot seats are in place and other cockpit components are currently being installed. HARS Black Cat (PBY-6A) Lake Superior Detachment 101 Catalina restoration Marc Commandeur's PBY Catalina Pages Neptune Association, Netherlands Norsk Luftartsmuseum PBY-5A Catalina PBY Catalinas for Sale PBY-5A Catalina N287 PBY Catalina Foundation PBYFlightTraining.com-- PBY training and ferry services PBY Memorial Foundation Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date.