N44HQ — 1950 Grumman HU-16B Albatross Data

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N44HQ
1950 Grumman HU-16B Albatross, c/n G-99
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N44HQ is a 1950 Grumman HU-16B Albatross (serial number G-99). It is configured with 2 engines and 8 seats. Registration status is listed as Valid, with ownership recorded under N44hq Llc in Westlake Village, CA, United States. The profile includes 74 photos documenting this aircraft.

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Total 74 photos.
Aircraft N44HQ, 1950 Grumman HU-16B Albatross 'ROW 44', 2 Wright R-1820-76A 1,425 Hp each, Experimental class developmental test bed for ROW 44's in-flight internet service, named after bad seat airline experience. CMA-based., at CMA, photo by Doug Robertson
Doug Robertson
@ CMA
Aircraft N44HQ, 1950 Grumman HU-16B Albatross, two Wright R-1820-76A 1,425 Hp each. Experimental developmental test bed for Row 44's in-flight internet service with special antennas, named after bad seat experience., at CMA, photo by Doug Robertson
Doug Robertson
@ CMA
Aircraft N44HQ, 1950 Grumman HU-16B Albatross 'ROW 44', two Wright R-1820-76-A 1,425 Hp each. Exp. class test bed for Row 44's satellite-based in-flight internet service. Named after bad seat experience, taxi after landing Rwy 26, at CMA, photo by Doug Robertson
Doug Robertson
@ CMA
Aircraft N44HQ, Sunset take off Willamette River Portland Oregon, photo by Danielle Conrad
Danielle Conrad
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2026-10-02 18:24 UTC N44HQ FL1 79 kt 137° —

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Airframe Info
Manufacturer Grumman
Model HU-16B Albatross Search all Grumman HU-16B Albatross
Year built 1950
Construction Number (C/N) G-99
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 8
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Wright R-1820-76A Cyclone
Also Registered As
51-025 FAA registered Delivery: 1971-00-00 Cancel: 1983-00-00
N7141S De-registered Delivery: 1999-00-00 Cancel: 2004-00-00
Aircraft
Registration Number N44HQ
Mode S (ICAO24) Code A54902
Certification Class Restricted
Certification Issued 2008-08-15
Air Worthiness Test 2001-09-19
Last Action Taken 2008-09-18
Current Status Valid
Owner
Registration Type Corporation
Owner N44hq Llc
Address Westlake Village, CA 91361
United States
Region Western-Pacific