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Airline Pilot Estate Lot — Jeppesen FC-104 Flight Case, Boeing 737 Manuals, Vietnam Era Brass Tray & More

Overview

A rare and deeply personal collection from the estate of a career military and commercial airline pilot. This lot spans decades of aviation history — from a Vietnam-era US Army aviation souvenir (1963–1964) through the 1990s golden age of commercial jet aviation. The centerpiece is an authentic Jeppesen Sanderson genuine cowhide flight case (Model FC-104) loaded with original Boeing 737 flight crew manuals used by a Continental Airlines 737 captain, paired with Jeppesen North Atlantic and Mid-Atlantic plotting charts marked 'American Airlines.' A truly one-of-a-kind estate find for aviation historians, collectors, pilots, and military memorabilia enthusiasts.

Lot Contents — Complete Inventory

1. Jeppesen Sanderson Flight Case — Model FC-104

• Manufacturer: Jeppesen Sanderson, Englewood, Colorado

• Model: FC-104 — Flight Case

• Material: Genuine cowhide (stamped inside lid in gold lettering)

• Exterior: Black textured cowhide with gold Jeppesen globe-and-wings logo and 'JEPPESEN' lettering on top

• Hardware: Brass latches (2), brass handle

• Interior: Burgundy/wine leather lining with gold Jeppesen Sanderson imprint

• Includes 2 original small case keys on original card

• Condition: Good used/vintage condition — exterior shows age wear, scuffing, surface marks; latches and hinges functional; interior liner intact

2. Boeing 737 / BBJ Flight Crew Manual Set — 6 Binders

• All binders are official Boeing branded black ring binders with Boeing logo on spine and cover

• Binder 1: Boeing 737 Operations Manual — Volume 1 (D6-27370-53AK-AWW, dated February 26, 1999 / June 11, 1999 revision)

• Binder 2: Boeing 737 Operations Manual — Volume 2 (same document series)

• Binder 3: Boeing BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) Operations Manual — Volume 1 (D6-27370-75U-DOB, dated October 16, 1998)

• Binder 4: Boeing BBJ Operations Manual — Volume 2

• Binder 5: Boeing 737 Flight Crew Operations Manual — Volume 1 (D6-27370-8C0-D0B, dated July 20, 2007)

• Binder 6: Boeing 737 Flight Crew Operations Manual — Volume 2 (same series)

• Binder 5/6 also contains: Boeing 737 Flight Crew Training Manual, Document FCT 737 (TM), Revision 5, October 1, 1997 — approved by FAA Principal Operations Inspector J.M. Eitel, Chief Test Pilot M.E. Hewett, Director Flight Crew Operations J.P. Cashman

• Binders contain Continental Airlines Training Bulletins issued by Flight Standards, including 737-97-01 (CAT IIIa/CAT II Autoland, Jan 17 1997) and multiple 737-99 series bulletins through June 1999 — signed by Captain Dave Lynn, Boeing 737 Fleet Manager

• Binders approximately 8" tall x 1.5" thick each; full of printed flight procedures, checklists, systems descriptions, limitations, and operational data

3. Vietnam Era Personalized Brass Tray — 1/LT. Charles L. Shudtz, 145th AVN BN

• Type: Oval pierced/reticulated brass decorative tray — classic Vietnamese souvenir brassware

• Size: Approximately 13" wide x 9.5" tall (measured across)

• Decoration: Pierced floral and geometric border with honeycomb pattern; scalloped/crimped outer edge

• Center engraving: '1/LT. CHARLES L. SHUDTZ / 145TH AVN BN / VIET-NAM 1963-1964'

• This dates the piece to the early US advisory/buildup period in Vietnam — the 145th Aviation Battalion was one of the first US Army aviation units deployed to Vietnam

• Condition: Good age-appropriate condition; brass shows natural patina/darkening; no major damage; some surface oxidation consistent with 60+ year age

4. Jeppesen Plotting Charts (2) — American Airlines, 6th Edition, 1990

• Chart 1: Jeppesen Mid-Atlantic Plotting Chart — 6th Edition, Nov 23-90, Effective Dec 13-90; Lambert Conformal Conic Projection; 1 Inch = 100 NM; marked 'AMERICAN' in brown bar at top

• Chart 2: Jeppesen North Atlantic Plotting Chart — 6th Edition, Nov 23, 1990, Effective Upon Receipt; marked 'AMERICAN' at top

• Both charts: Used by American Airlines flight crews for transatlantic position plotting; large folded format; TAAL 0340 stock number

• Condition: Used/folded; some handling wear, fold marks, minor soiling; intact and fully legible

5. Additional Items

• 2 Jeppesen flight case keys — original small flat keys for FC-104 case, stored on original card

• Personal photograph in burlap/wicker frame — broken glass (included), approx. 5x7" frame; photo of what appears to be the pilot with family members

Condition Notes

This is an estate lot sold as-found. Items range from good to well-used condition consistent with decades of active professional use.

• Flight case: Exterior worn with scuffs, surface scratches, minor leather cracking at corners; brass hardware functional; interior liner intact and clean; keys included

• Boeing manuals: Binders in good condition; pages show use (handwritten notes visible on some pages, highlighting, tabs); all content appears intact; some binders have blue color-coded spine labels

• Brass tray: Natural patina throughout; no dents or major deformation; pierced border intact; engraving clear and fully legible

• Jeppesen charts: Folded with handling wear and minor soiling; one chart has small tear/separation at fold; both fully intact and readable

• Photograph frame: Glass broken (shards included in lot); burlap frame intact; photo undamaged

Shipping & Returns

• FREE SHIPPING — carefully packed, this lot will ship in a sturdy box

• Due to the size and weight of 6 full binders plus the flight case, please allow extra handling time

• Returns accepted for any reason — your satisfaction is guaranteed

• Questions? Message us — happy to provide additional photos of any specific item

A complete career in aviation — from Vietnam 1963 to the cockpit of a 737. A remarkable piece of American aviation history.