1943 Stinson Vultee Reliant V-77 // N79496

October 14, 2024

1943 Stinson Vultee Reliant V-77 // N79496

Auction Start: December 11, 2024

Auction End: December 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Vultee V-77 (Reliant) Details

Make:

Stinson

Model:

Vultee V-77 (Reliant)

Year:

1943

Auction Start Date:

December 11, 2024

Auction Start Date:

2024-12-11

Serial No:

77-131

Seat:

Category:

Normal

Time:

836

Location: Flagstaff, Az

Description: This Gullwing Stinson V-77 was built in 1943 for the British Royal Navy and saw service in Europe during WW2 until 1946. At that time, it was sold to a United Airlines Captain in the US. It was completely overhauled in 1994 by The ‘Possum Works in Carrollton, GA. It is in excellent condition both in and out. The aircraft is part of a large collection that is being sold. It has been located in a dry climate in northern Arizona and always hangared. The plane is out of annual and has not been flown in some time, but it has been started on a regular basis and cared for by the same mechanic for many years. The Reliant is up for auction with a low reserve.

Airframe Details

1943 Stinson Vultee V-77 (AT-19 Reliant)
Registration Number: N79496
Serial Number: 77-131
Aircraft Total Time: 836
Date of Annual: August 2009
Fuel Capacity: 76 gallons
Useful Load: 1366 pounds
Range: 644 miles
Cruise: 130 mph

Engine Details

Lycoming R680-E3B
Serial Number: 13353
Engine Total Time: 769
Engine Time Since Overhaul: 69 SMOH
Date of Overhaul: September 17, 1994
Location of Overhaul: Radial Engines Inc.
Engine has been started on a bi-monthly basis. The aircraft is stored in a hangar in the dry climate of Arizona.

Propeller Details

Hamilton Standard Hub 2B20
Blades: 6135A-6 to 6135A-10
Prop Total Time: 69 SPOH
Date of Overhaul: August 18, 1994

Avionics Details

KX-155 Nav/Comm
Apollo II 604 Loran-C Receiver
KX-76A Transponder
IFR Aircraft
Clock
Turn Coordinator
Compass
Altimeter
Vertical Speed Indicator
Manifold Pressure Gauge
Airspeed Indicator
Heading Indicator
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Temperature Gauge
Ammeter
Tachometer

Additional Features

Date of Last Annual: August 2009
New owner must do annual or obtain Ferry Permit.
Historical records for this aircraft are extensive and fascinating.

Exterior

The exterior is silver with dark blue, light blue, red, and white accents. It is in excellent condition. New fabric: April 20, 1993.

Interior

The interior paneling is light blue and cream while the carpet is gray. The seats are dark blue vinyl, and the instrument panel is wood which creates a nice contrast. Interior is in good condition.

Auction Details

Contact Phone: 254-735-5030

Contact Email: aircrew@airspaceauctions.com

Registration Number: N79496

Make: Stinson

Model: Vultee V-77 (Reliant)

Required Deposit: $2,000

Buyers Premium: 5%

Start Date: December 11, 2024

End Date: December 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Vultee V-77 (Reliant) Details

Make:

Stinson

Model:

Vultee V-77 (Reliant)

Year:

1943

Auction Start Date:

December 11, 2024

Auction Start Date:

2024-12-11

Serial No:

77-131

Seat:

Category:

Normal

Time:

836