N777L — 1946 Grumman F8F-2 (G58) Data

N777L
1946 Grumman F8F-2 (G58), c/n D.1170
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N777L is a 1946 Grumman F8F-2 (G58) (serial number D.1170). It is configured with 1 engine and 1 seat. Registration status is listed as Valid, with ownership recorded under Lewis Racing Llc in San Antonio, TX, United States. The profile includes 21 photos documenting this aircraft.

Latest photos of N777L
Aircraft N777L, #77 N777L Rare Bear was flown by Lyle Shelton at Reno Air Races in september 1992., at RTS, photo by Marc Van Ryssel
Marc Van Ryssel
@ RTS
Aircraft N777L, Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat C/N 122629, N777L, at KLVS, photo by Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com
Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com
@ KLVS
Aircraft N777L, Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat C/N 122629, N777L, at LSV, photo by Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com
Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com
@ LSV
Aircraft N777L, Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat C/N 122629, N777L, at LSV, photo by Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com
Dariusz Jezewski www.FotoDj.com
@ LSV
Airframe Info
Manufacturer Grumman
Model F8F-2 (G58) Search all Grumman F8F-2 (G58)
Year built 1946
Construction Number (C/N) D.1170
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats 1
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Wright R3350 SERIES
Also Registered As
122629 De-registered
N1031B De-registered
Aircraft
Registration Number N777L
Mode S (ICAO24) Code AA8402
Certification Class Experimental
Certification Issued 2010-12-02
Air Worthiness Test 2005-08-26
Last Action Taken 2010-12-02
Current Status Valid
Owner
Registration Type Corporation
Owner Lewis Racing Llc
Address San Antonio, TX 78216
United States
Region Southwestern
User Comments
Pantazis, 2005-09-13 04:00:00
This aircraft, known as "Rare Bear" is highly modified for Unlimited
Air Racing, and holds the record for fastest propeller driven aircraft, at
528 mph.

More information: <a href="http://www.rarebear.com/" target="_blank">http://www.rarebear.com/</a>