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I really hope at some point that the engines do get changed as well as the original cowlings put back on. The fact that they used the same cowlings as the B-24....only turned 90 degrees is another one of the unique features of the PB4Y.

If I know before hand when the maiden flight will be, I will definately make the 5 hour drive down for it.
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Right now there is no definate word on the 1830's as we are not sure if four complete sets of cowlings and cowl flaps are available. It would make sense in the long run financially, but if we can't find the cowlings it may be cost prohibitive to manufacture them from scratch.


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Hey any word on this Ex-H&P Bird? Anyone know what tanker # it was? Where it's going etc....
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Finally transfered by photos from the laptop to main computer.

This is the one on the move.

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Here's some photos of the PB4Ys at Greybull. Image[/img] Image Image Image Image
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Kind of sorry looking- just like all the B-17s were before they moved into the warbird market. Maybe this is a godsend? Hopefully they can all avoid the scrappers torch.
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Steve S wrote:
Right now there is no definate word on the 1830's as we are not sure if four complete sets of cowlings and cowl flaps are available. It would make sense in the long run financially, but if we can't find the cowlings it may be cost prohibitive to manufacture them from scratch.


Steve S


Also, that particular dash number R-1830 was only used on the 4Y, and are rarer than Ralph Royce buying your lunch. Since the 4Y was used for maritime patrol, the engines weren't turbo charged or high output supercharged for altitude compensation, as other 1830's were.

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Any word on who bought it, where it is going? Are they going to restore it and fly it around or is it going to be a static display? (God I Hope not)
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Found this on landings.... Ok, ring a bell for anyone? Alan
http://www.landings.com/evird.acgi?pass ... mber=2871g


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According to the registration it is an amphibian?????
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That would make it the ultra-hyper-rare (exists only as rumor) XPB4Y-2A!!

I supppose now the NHC wants it. :o

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According to the registration it is an amphibian?????


Where does it say that? The P4Y designation is what is on the FAA Type Data Certificate Sheet. You'll notice that it says P4Y, not PBY

N-number : N2871G
Aircraft Serial Number : 66302
Aircraft Manufacturer : CONSOLIDATED VULTEE
Model : P4Y-2
Engine Manufacturer : WRIGHT
Model : C14AB AC BA
Aircraft Year :
Owner Name : PRIDE CAPITAL GROUP LLC DBA
Owner Address : 1 PARKWAY N STE 520
DEERFIELD, IL, 60015-2500
Type of Owner : Corporation
Registration Date : 28-Sep-2005
Airworthiness Certificate Type : Restricted
Approved Operations : Agriculture and Pest Control

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If you click on P4Y the FAA says it is a 4-engined amphibian.
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The company (Zenith Avaition) selling off H&P planes no longer list the PB4Ys but still shows all the other planes. The liquidator has a list that shows 2 left. http://www.greatamerican.com/Services/W ... tions.aspx
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If you click on P4Y the FAA says it is a 4-engined amphibian.


I have no doubt that it could land on the water, I’m not so sure about the taking off part. :)

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