Category: Modern Era (1945-Present)

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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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1946 Globe Swift “Outstanding Project” Offered For Sale

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An “outstanding” 1946 Globe Swift project has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

It is complete except for the prop and Avionics/instruments. All sheet metal is in excellent shape with lots of it new!!… You will not find a better project to complete your dream of building and owning a Super Swift!! S/N 43. Converted to a “B” model in 1967. 917 hours total time on airframe. Have all logs, books, receipts, STCs, manuals, etc… Engine is a Continental C-125-2F. 318hours TTSN. 77hrs since last overhaul in 1981. Last run in ‘83. In dry storage since Complete firewall forward including fiberglass cowling. This was a flying airplane when the previous owner took it home for restoration. It needs someone to finish it up and bring it back to life!

The project is located in Broussard, Louisiana and is currently available for bidding with no reserve. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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“Fully Restored, Always Hangared, No Accident History” Aeronca 11 CC Offered For Sale

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A 1946 Aeronca 11 CC Super Chief (S/N 11CC-72 / N4170E) touted as “always hangared, fully restored in October 2014” and with “no accident history” is currently available for sale.

The airframe reportedly has 1,417 TT, while the Continental O200A engine has 4,644 TT (75 SMOH). Additional features include electric start, transponder and toe brakes. It is located in Waxahachie, Texas and is currently being offered for US $30,000, although offers are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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Restored, Korean War Veteran F4U-5NL Corsair Offered For Sale

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1950 Chance Vought F4U-5NL D-FCOR (S/N 124541) is available for sale.

The -5 Series Corsairs were the first post-war model of the type, and have been described as the nicest of all to fly. Approximately six examples remain in airworthy condition today. This particular machine is a Korean War veteran that flew with VMF-513 “Flying Nightmares.” It was sold to the Argentine Navy after retirement from US service and served in the Argentine Armada with 2nd Esquadrilla de Ataque, being assigned to the Argentinian aircraft carrier Independencia. On 6 November 1964 it was involved in a landing accident and was subsequently retired.

The aircraft was stored in the Naval Museum (El Tigre) as a gateguard before being acquired by Max-Alpha Aviation GmbH in 2009. It was extensively flown throughout Europe during the 2010 season and then restored back to its original -5 configuration by Meier Motors. Continue reading Restored, Korean War Veteran F4U-5NL Corsair Offered For Sale

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“Always Hangared” DHC-1 Chipmunk For Sale With Many Extra Parts

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An “always hangared, logs complete” 1951 de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk (N48110 / S/N WD285) is available for sale. The listing states (in part):

All new instrument panels; Garmin GNC 250XL Com/Nav and GTX 320A Transponder; PS Engineering PM501 intercom; All but electric starter replaced with modern American accessories; German composite prop; American wheels, tires, and brakes; Padded inserts for seat pans; Canopy and cowling cover included plus many extra parts

The aircraft is reportedly powered by a 145 hp Rolls-Royce Gypsy-Major 8 engine and has 8,900 TT with 126 SMOH. It s located in Tehachapi, California and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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