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1943 North American SNJ-5 For Sale: “Maintained to Exceptional Standards”

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A 1943 North American SNJ-5 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

This 1943 North American SNJ-5 has been hangared for 25 years in a dry high-mountain desert environment and maintained to exceptional standards. The airframe totals 5,370.3 hours and is powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-1340 AN-1 with 540.4 hours TTSMO. The Hamilton Standard 12D40 propeller has only 15.2 hours since overhaul. Equipped with Red Line wheels and brakes, P-51-style lockable tailwheel, and a smoke system, this SNJ-5 is a solid, flyable warbird ideal for formation flying, airshows, and collectors.

The aircraft is located in Olathe, CO and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes several additional photos.

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1943 SNJ-4 For Sale: “Beautifully Maintained, Exceptional Example”

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A 1943 North American SNJ-4 has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

Offered for sale is a beautifully maintained 1943 North American SNJ-4, serial number 88-13627, Navy Bureau No. 51360, currently registered as N6424D (formerly N694US). Transferred to civil registry on September 12, 1958, at NAS Pensacola, this aircraft remains in stock SNJ-4 configuration with a rear “gunner” style seat and segmented SNJ-4 canopy with a glass front windscreen. With a total time of 9,304 hours on the airframe and 6,464 hours on the engine, the engine has 930 hours since major overhaul and 260 hours since top overhaul. Empty weight is 3,920 lbs, with a max gross weight of 5,300 lbs, offering a useful load of 1,383 lbs. Notable upgrades under STC include a Brackett air filter, auto fuel STC, Redline brakes, Jasco 12V alternator system, steerable P-51 style tailwheel, high-roll Harvard ailerons, and the AMOC wing angle program. The rear cockpit is also equipped with engine start functionality. Avionics include a Lynx NGT-9000 ADS-B In/Out transponder with WAAS GPS and integrated traffic display, Garmin Comm 1, King KX155 Comm 2, an Aspen EFD 1000 PFD, and a Midcontinent Life Saver backup attitude indicator in the rear cockpit. This is an exceptional example of a warbird with solid history, tasteful modern upgrades, and authentic vintage presentation. Ready for the discerning collector or serious aviator.

The aircraft is located in Los Angeles, CA and offers are currently being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes a number of additional photos.

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