1938 LOCKHEED 12A

Description

Detailed Description Lockheed 12A "Electra Junior" - N18097. The epitome of the great, romantic, “deco” era of aviation! Over 12,000 Manhours invested in restoration to colors of former owner Phillips Oil, it was delivered in 1938 and saw military service during World War Two. Of the 130 Lockheed 12A aircraft built only a handful fly today. Oshkosh Award Winner 2011 Miscellaneous Annual Inspection Completed March 2026 The Aircraft has always been flown approximately every 10 days and resides in a climate-controlled Hangar AWARDS: Grand Champion at Oshkosh in 2011 History Typical of Lockheed, the Aircraft is fabulous, even by today’s standards, and was considerably overbuilt and extremely modern. It is all metal, incorporating internal drooping ailerons, and a high flotation landing gear for short field performance and is extremely stable during landing, takeoffs, and ground operation. The model 12A was designed after the slightly larger Electra 10A, as a “feeder airline”, corporate Aircraft, and for wealthy private individuals. It was regularly utilized by Charles Lindberg, Howard Hughes, and Amelia Earhart. This Aircraft, NC18097, s/n 1250 was delivered to Phillips Petroleum from the Burbank Lockheed factory in March 1938 to supplement their DC-3. While most 12A aircraft were trimmed in red, this one utilized green trim due to the company colors. The Aircraft had a wonderful corporate history but was requisitioned by the military during World War II. We think it went back to Phillips after the war and was privately owned in the 60s and converted to “modern” standards at that time. When the aircraft was purchased, approximately 2008, 12,000 hours was spent in Chino CA restoring the aircraft back to its original Phillips livery with a great deal of help from the Phillips archives. Capt. Kirk McQuown of L12 Fame was the expert on these airplanes producing several grand champions. He was primarily involved with this Restoration. Engine compartment hoses were also changed during the restoration. Currently hangered in Jacksonville FL. Contact Courtesy Aircraft for a Showing! SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE. Airframe 640 Hours Since Restoration 16,241 Hrs TTSNEW

Modifications

Engine(s) Pratt & Whitney R-985-14B, 450 hp LH: 642 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines RH: 642 Hours SMOH by Aero Engines Propeller(s) Hamilton Standard 22D30 642 Hours SPOH Prop AD next due September 2026

Avionics

Avionics Garmin GNS-430W Garmin GMA-340 Audio Panel with intercom (6 place) Garmin SL-30 Nav-Com Dual Glideslopes Garmin GTX-345 ADSB Transponder Encoder ELT Equipment Pilot and Co-pilots Gyro panel with modern 3” instruments Beech 18 Wheels and Brakes D18 Fuel System with Electric Boost Pumps 200 Gallon Fuel system 9200 Gross Weight/ 2800 Useful load Metal Controls Spares include brakes, motors and electrical equipment. Manuals Included.