1949 BOEING YL-15
- For Sale
- 1949
- BOEING YL-15
- N4770C
- 47-432
- Cisco, TX USA
AUCTION
- For Sale
- 1949
- BOEING YL-15
- N4770C
- 47-432
- Cisco, TX USA
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AUCTION
85
85 SNEW
Used
2
AUCTION STARTS: May 22, 2024. The only airworthy of 12 built Boeing YL-15 "Scout". A true showstopper and living museum piece. This Scout won the Golden Wrench at Oshkosh in 2017, the Grand Champion at Oshkosh for Post WWII Warbirds in 2017 and won returning Grand Champion Post WWII in 2018, 2019 and 2021. The attention to detail in this restoration is unparalleled. If you love attention on the ramp, American history, and warbirds this is your bird. This Airframe has been a part of the current owner's family for 70 years. He passengered as a child with his father, and after his father's passing, he restored it as he wanted to pilot this unique and beautiful bird. 13 years after the restoration was initiated it was complete, a true labor of love, this award-winning bird is now ready for a new home. Aircraft is sold with a spare wrecked airframe, 40' trailer of Boeing parts, and Restricted Type Certificate #16 Research and register today. View an in-depth video on Aeroverse: Bullet Points: • Rarest STOL aircraft on the planet • 2017 Golden Wrench • 2017 Post WWII Warbird Grand Champion • Museum-quality piece of living history • 18 MPH stall / 101 MPH cruise • Spare Wrecked Airframe and 40' trailer of spare Boeing parts • Extensive documentation of 13-year restoration process For Additional Information or to Register to Bid Visit : https://bids.airspaceauctions.com/Listing/Details/328675
Avionics: Altimeter Artificial Horizon ELT RPM Fuel Gauge x2 Volt Meter Oil Temp Oil Pressure Clock Air Speed Vertical Speed Turn Coordinator Amp Meter Hobbs Meter ADSB Out King Radio? KX196 Transponder Panel Sandia 365 Intercom PS Engineering PM501 Additional Features: Relief Tube Flare Tube Period Original First Aid Kit Spare wrecked Airframe 40' Semi-trailer full of parts for maintenance Buyer responsible for trailer storage and hangar rental at the time of transaction completion
Airframe: 1949 Boeing YL-15 "Scout" S/N 47-432 Time Since Complete Restoration 85 Fuel Capacity 2x 10.5 + 25 gal aux Stall Speed: 18 MPH Cruise Speed: 101 MPH Redline 200 mph Lift-off Distance: 187' (See additional performance specs in logbooks)
Engine: Lycoming O-290-7 (SN L-008-859-6) SMOH 85 ETT 279.7 Prop: McCauley 1A17\L8043 Fixed Pitch (SN 50619) TT 685.9 TTSO 85 hrs
Interior: 10/10 Interior skins and frames - zinc chromated period correct yellow or green Seat cushion and forehead pad, control gust lock bag - NOS military green canvas period-correct details Exterior: 10/10 Factory Anodize Exterior primed PPG Epoxy Top Coat Silver Float Lacquer Stencils/stars/bars/numbers painted and period correct All screws indexed
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