Category: Aircraft/Parts For Sale

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TBM-3E Avenger For Sale: “Never a Crop Duster or Fire Bomber”

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1945 Grumman TBM-3E Avenger (S/N 88582 / N9584Z) “Ida Red” has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

Manufactured in March 1945; Accepted by U.S. Navy; Stationed at NAS Seattle for use as a Radar Operator Trainer; VT-4; VT-11; CASU (Carrier Auxiliary Service Unit); Decommissioned from the US Navy in 1956. Never a Crop Duster or Fire Bomber

The airframe reportedly has 3615 hrs TTSN while the Curtiss Wright R-2600-20 engine has 680 hrs SMOH by Rudy Blakey. The machine spins a Hamilton Standard 22E50 (6501 blades) with 440 hrs SPOH by H&S Propeller. The aircraft boasts a replica 5 inch HVAR / 2500 lb GPU bombs, empty APS-4 radar Pod (very rare) mounted on right wing, removable COD (Carrier Onboard Delivery Container) installed in bomb bay, tailhook and markings representing the North Atlantic Hunter-Killer Carrier Task Forces.

Additional features include an avionics package, electric standby hydraulic pump, electric oil shut-off valve interconnected to starter, two piece tailwheel tow bar installed in bomb bay and Bruce’s custom cabin cover (including turret). A lengthy list of spares and tools / manuals are also included. The aircraft has been maintained by Airpower Unlimited of Jerome, ID since 2016 and the listing details restoration and significant restoration work since that time.

The Avenger is located in Oregon and is being offered for $495,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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1941 Stearman For Sale: “All Options, Nothing Needed”

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An “always hangared, logs complete” 1941 Stearman (S/N 41-954 / N98WM) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Hangar Queen looking for a new home. I searched high and low to find a truly amazing Stearman and brought this bird home from North Carolina 3+ years ago (my best flight ever). Unfortunately, it’s time to move on as I have too many airplanes and not enough time to enjoy her. All options! Nothing needed! ADS B In and Out! Vintage plane with removable glass cockpit integrated with the Garmin 345 Transponder. Imagine having a moving map and traffic in the cockpit! Talk about Safety! Redline brakes, Roller Bearings, Jasco Alternator, Solid Tail Wheel Tire. Clean condition. 100 hr. prop inspection was done recently. Annual due next month, expected to pass with no problem – will coordinate with Pre-Buy. Full restoration was done in 1997 with overhaul of engine. Compressions are strong and this bird is beautiful! Gas powered Tail wheel tug included

The aircraft is reportedly powered by a 200 hp W670-6A (S/N 75-714) with 3400 hrs (230 SMOH). It is located in Lomita, California and is currently available for $125,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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For Sale: Westland Lynx Airframe With Former Film Use

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A Westland Lynx airframe reportedly featured in the 2014 Tom Cruise film Edge of Tomorrow has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This lynx AH7 airframe was one of 2 used in the film Edge of Tomorrow. The prop comes as the photos show but without the sign. It’s has a fabricated mounting for 4 main rotor blades, these can be purchased separately.

The airframe is located in Guildford, UK and is currently being offered for £8,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and details.

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Funk B85C Airframe Spotted For Sale

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A Funk B85C airframe that appears to bear the registration N332TS has been spotted for sale.

The machine lacks an engine and is located in Citrus Heights, California. The listing reports that it is available for local pickup and must be relocated by April 19.

The airframe is currently up for bidding, and seems to be available without a reserve. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional photos and details.

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F-94A Starfire Fuselage Offered For Sale

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An f-94A fuselage has been spotted for sale. The listing states:

1948 Lockheed f94 A Model number 2 prototype 40 ft. Long… In the cockpit, It has both seats and sticks and pedals but, no instrument panels or gauges. There are no wings or tail fins… If you want wings, T33 wings are compatible with this aircraft and they are out there and you can find them. No engine in it.

The fuselage is located in West Islip, New York and is currently available for US $25,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1959 Dornier Do-27 For Sale: “No Damage History, Always Hangared”

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A “No Damage History, Always Hangared, Logs Complete” 1959 Dornier Do-27 B-5 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Engines: Lycoming GO480 B1A6; HP: 195; TT: 4,142; SMOH: 938; STOH: 581; Exterior Colors: Camo; N#: N770AX; Avionics / Equipment / Modifications: Engine Compressions: 1.68/80, 2.76/80, 3.77/80, 4.72/80, 5.72/80, 6.74/80; 536 Hours Since New Prop (AD Issued by Hartzell); 485 Hours Since Switched to 4-Puck Cleveland Brakes; 131 Hours Since New Exhaust; 47 Hours Since Carburetor Overhaul; Oil Filter is of the Sock Type (26 Filters Included); 44’ Wingspan Including Strobes; 31’ Long; Camera Doors in the Belly (Bomb Bay for Flour Drops)

The aircraft is located in Poplar Grove, Illinois and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Restored 1945 Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon Offered For Sale

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A restored 1945 Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon (S/N 37472 / N7670C) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

Restored with all the original crew stations (radio operator, navigator, radar operator, top turret, tunnel gun). Comes with spare PW R-2800-31B core. Was parked due to owner’s health and hasn’t flown since 2016. Engines – 633.3/339.2 hrs SMOH; Props – 205.3/205.3 hrs SMOH; 2822.7 TTAF

The aircraft is located in Heber, UT and is being offered for US $200,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Jim Sorbie, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Thanks, Chris!)

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For Sale: “Magnificent P-40N Restoration with Dual Controls”

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Curtiss P-40N Kittyhawk C-FVWC (S/N 42-104827) has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 172.3 hrs since restoration by Pioneer Aero Restorations (2009), while the Allison V-1710-81A engine has 12.2 hrs SMOH by Vintage V-12s (2019). The Curtiss Electric prop has 12.2 hrs. SMOH by Westpac Propellers (2019).

The aircraft includes an avionics package, a rear seat with dual controls, an interior restored to stock military configuration and Desert Air Force markings representing the P-40 flown by Canadian Ace “Stocky” Edwards.

The machine is being offered for $2,300,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Ken Mist via Flickr)

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P-39 Project Spotted For Sale: “Extensive Parts Collection Consisting of Several P-39 Combat Veterans”

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A “damaged Second World War fighter restoration project” has been spotted for sale which is further described as an “extensive collection consisting of several Bell P-39 Airacobra combat veterans of the Pacific War.” The listing states (in part):

The main project consists of two P-39 fuselage hulks P-39D 41-6978 & P-39Q 44-3303, both of which were shipped to the Pacific theater in the Second World War. There are also parts from several D, F, L and Q aircraft and multiple identities.

Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a lengthy list of parts as well as a number of additional photos. The collection is located in Maitland, NSW, Australia and is currently being offered for US $55,000. Worldwide sea freight is reportedly available.

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Curtiss JN-4H Drawing Collection Spotted For Sale

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A collection of Curtiss JN-4H drawings have been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

ORIGINAL WWI US AIR SERVICE JNH-4 CURTISS JENNY AIRCRAFT BLUEPRINT PLANS SET. Bought from local estate. Approx 17″ x 22″ book of blueprints. 19 pages. Has been stored folded, has wear and tear, losses, some pages better than others, some fragile.

The collection is located in East Northport, New York and is available for US $499.88. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional images.

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