Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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1947 Aeronca Chief 11AC For Sale: “Only 47 Hrs Since Restoration”

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A 1947 Aeronca Chief 11AC-1706 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

All logs back to 1953. AFTT 1635, Engine 222 SMOH. Rear auxiliary tank. A65-8 engine. Only 47 hrs. since restoration in 2006 including new interior, fabric, and paint. Many updates and always hangered. Light Sport Eligible. MGL radio with headset jacks, external antenna, and battery available with sale. As typical for this vintage, aircraft has no electrical system and is very simple. Hand prop first or second throw. Includes main wheel pants. Annual completed Febr. 2020. Solid aircraft and flies great.

The aircraft is located in Broken Bow, Nebraska and is currently being offered for US $20,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Low Times, Nice Flying” 1947 Cessna 140 Offered For Sale

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A “low times, nice flying” 1947 Cessna 140 has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the machine has 3139 TTSN, while the engine has 684 SMOH. It reportedly has a new alternator, complete logs, 504 lbs useful load and good compressions. It also includes an avionics package consisting of a new ICOM A-220 Com/Intercom, King KT-76A transponder and dual PTT.

The aircraft is located in Forest City, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1948 Swift GC-1B Project Offered For Sale

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A 1948 Swift GC-1B has been spotted for sale.

According to the listing, the Continental O300-A-powered machine (S/N 3697) “needs work,” as it is “out of annual and not in flyable condition.”

There are some engine issues (needs an overhaul/replacement) and the prop has been bent due to a rough landing. Tires are also flat.

The aircraft is located in Siler City, North Carolina and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1952 Beechcraft C-45 For Sale With Reduced Price

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1952 Beechcraft C-45H S/N 52-10897 (N606PA) is available for sale with a newly reduced price.

The airframe reportedly has 8,875 hrs TTSN, while the two Pratt & Whitney R985 AN-1 engines have 475 hrs SMOH (58 hrs STOH) and 75 hrs SMOH. The aircraft is fitted with two Hamilton Standard propellers with 0 hrs since A.D. (4/20). The listing states (in part):

This aircraft has just completed an extensive annual which included the following: Wings recently pulled and epoxy primed internally, new leading edges replaced (removed de-ice boots). All new oil / fuel lines / scat tubing etc NOS control surfaces with fresh covering. Landing gear & wheels painted, seals were replaced as well. All new tires & tubes. All new wheel bearings and races. Needs radios/avionics and interior. Never a freighter.

The machine is located in Delaware and is now being offered for US$110,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

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1951 Grumman HU-16B Albatross Project Offered For Sale

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A 1951 Grumman HU-16B Albatross project has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Total time is 7316hrs. Engines TSOH is 241hrs, Props TSOH is LH 241, RH is 1.0hr. The Aircraft was an Air-force Triphibian, that was completely restored in the mid-90s. It was kept airworthy until 2002. It was repainted in 2005 and put into indoor storage in 2006. The wings got damaged during relocation, damage is shown in the pictures. The right engine is seized from rain water, could need some cylinders replaced. The flight controls need to be recovered. It has military avionics installed. It is the only Albatross that carried Watercraft under the wings. Since the Aircraft has not been operated in such a long time, there would be a considerable work to bring the aircraft back to airworthiness. It is not located at an Airport and will need to be relocated prior to flight.

The machine is located in Vail, Arizona and is currently being offered for $200,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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T-33 Fuselage Offered For Sale: Includes “Canopy, Fuel Tanks and Tail Assembly”

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A T-33 fuselage has been spotted for sale.

The offering reportedly includes the canopy, fuel tanks and tail assembly (no wings) and is “part of quick public agency auction that needs to be picked up by years end.”

The machine is located in San Francisco, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here out check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes a number of additional photos.

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1946 Piper Cub Project Spotted For Sale: “Hit a Fence, Cute, Cheap”

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A 1946 Piper J3C-65 Cub project has been spotted for sale. The machine reportedly hit a fence and is described as “cute, cheap.” The listing states (in part):

The logs we have show the total time as of 1996 to be 1131 hours. At that time 7/96 the airplane was rebuilt and recovered after sitting for a long time. Extensive work was done to the airframe, wings, surfaces, gear, etc.etc. And all new fabric was applied to everything at that time. The A-65 Continental engine was also rebuilt at that time, with a standard limits crankshaft. Since that rebuild the aircraft has been used and inspected regularly and now has 1,565 hours total time!

The last takeoff did not go as planned. The engine ran up just fine, but during the takeoff roll the power and rpm seemed to decline, so even though the airplane had broken ground, the pilot slipped it back onto what was left of the grass runway. Without enough room to stop, the airplane impacted a wooden fence at the edge of the airport.

The listing includes a list of damage as well as a selection of photos. It also describes the machine as “a whole J3C-65, annual just expired 9/1/2020” and “not a rusty barn find.” It reportedly includes the logbooks for both engine and airframe (96-present) and the FAA bill of sale.

The aircraft is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and is currently available for bidding with a “buy it now” price of US $9,950. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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1946 Ercoupe 415-C in US Army Colors Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Ercoupe 415-C (N93425) has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

TT: 2819; SMOH: 984. Continental 85HP. Fun little Light Sport Aircraft to fly. US Army paint scheme. Fabric is in good condition no holes. Aluminum is good condition as well would shine with a good polishing. Needs annual, battery, ADSB upgrade, and radio looked at/replaced (just stopped working on us). Plane comes with new windshield, windshield seal, and new sliding side windows. Flew regularly till this past April. Complete Logs.

The machine is located in Paris, TX and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Complete” L-29 Cockpit Trainer Offered For Sale

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An L-29 cockpit trainer is currently available for sale.

Details are relatively limited, although the trainer is described as “complete” and measures 14’2″x4’x5’4″ (length is an extra 3’4″ with the canopy extension). A number of detail photos also accompany the listing.

The trainer is located in West Islip, New York and is currently being offered for $12,000. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Low Times, Nice Flying” 1947 Cessna 140 Offered For Sale

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A “low times, nice flying” 1947 Cessna 140 has hit the market.

The airframe reportedly has 3139 TTSN, while the engine has 684 SMOH. Features include a new alternator, complete logs, good engine compression and an avionics package consisting of a new ICOM A-220 com / intercom, King KT-76A transponder and dual PTT. The next annual is due in June 2021.

The aircraft is located in Forest City, Pennsylvania and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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