Aircraft N593EW Data

N593EW
1943 Lockheed PV-1, c/n 5591
Latest photos of N593EW
N593EW @ SAT - Howard Super 350 - operated by Sealy Mattress Co. of Ohio 1969-1971. Pilot Jim Hoover/Co-Pilot Robbie Robinson. The 593 was Sealy's PO Box Number, EW were the initials of Ernest Wuliger, President and CEO of Sealy.  Current wherabouts unknown. - by unknown
unknown
@ SAT
N593EW - US Customs aircraft over South Texas - by Adolph Wenzlaff
Adolph Wenzlaff
N593EW @ SKF - PV-1 Ventura seen at Kelly AFB in October 1979 - the aircraft was impounded by US Customs Air Support Unit and stored there. - by Peter Nicholson
Peter Nicholson
@ SKF
N593EW - Scan of photo taken during Jun/Jul 1977 over Big Bend National Park TX - by A. Wenzloff
A. Wenzloff
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Lockheed
Model PV-1 Search all Lockheed PV-1
Year built 1943
Construction Number (C/N) 5591
Aircraft Type Fixed wing multi engine
Number of Seats 13
Number of Engines 2
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model P & W R-2800-83-AM10
Aircraft
Registration Number N593EW
Mode S (ICAO24) Code A7A905
Certification Class Limited
Air Worthiness Test 1957-01-12
Last Action Taken 1997-01-21
Current Status Revoked Enforcement
Owner
Registration Type Individual
Address Xxx, OK 73125
United States
Region Southwestern
User contributed data
Propeller Type Hamilton Standard , Full feathering (by Michael Hoover on 2006-12-17 05:00:00)
Max Fuel Capacity 1350 US GAL (by Michael Hoover on 2006-12-17 05:00:00)
Landing Gear Type Conventional (by Michael Hoover on 2006-12-10 05:00:00)
Gross Weight 31,000 (by Michael Hoover on 2006-12-10 05:00:00)
Empty Weight 20,102 (by Michael Hoover on 2006-12-10 05:00:00)
User Comments
Michael Hoover, 2006-12-17 05:00:00
I'm still looking for anyone with any information about the whereabouts of this aircraft or its final disposition. Contact via email above or call 281-850-6618.
Michael Hoover, 2006-12-10 05:00:00
My Dad flew this airplane for Sealy Mattress Co from 1969-1971. I have several photographs from this time period. Has anyone seen this airplane recently. I have made some small effort to determine its ultimate fate. All inquiries or comments welcome.