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1955 T-28B Project For Sale: “100% Complete”

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A 1955 T-28B has been spotted for sale. The listing states (in part):

1955 T-28B, R-1820-86B, FRONT END SCORCHED, 100%COMPLETE, W PAPERWORK, REBUILD OR PARTS, CHEAP! … THE ENGINE ON THE AIRCRAFT FOR SALE HERE IS AN UPDATED R-1820-86B. THE ENGINE WAS OVERHAULED IN 1996 AND HAS 901 HOURS SINCE MAJOR OVERHAUL. COMPRESSIONS AT THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION WERE ALL 72 OR BETTER. THIS AIRCRAFT ENTERED CIVILIAN SERVICE IN 1986. CURRENT TOTAL AIRFRAME TIME IS 11,004. THIS AIRCRAFT SUFFERED A NOSEGEAR SHIMMEY ON LANDING, WHICH STARTED TO PULL THE AIRCRAFT OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT COULD NOT KEEP THE AIRPLANE CENTERED, SO HE ELECTED TO TAKE A PRETTY DRASTIC STEP AND INTENTIONALLY RETRACTED THE LANDING GEAR! THE AIRPLANE ENDED UP ON ITS BELLY IN THE GRASS OFF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE RUNWAY, WHERE IT STARTED A GRASS FIRE! DAMAGE WAS SUSTAINED TO THE FORWARD BELLY AREA, THE NOSE GEAR DOORS AND THE LEFT MAIN GEAR DOORS FROM THE RETRACTION EVENT, AND TO THE LOWER COWLING AND FORWARD FUSELAGE FROM THE GRASS FIRE BEFORE IT WAS EXTINQUISHED! THE LEADING EDGE OF THE LEFT WING SUSTAINED IMPACT DAMAGE FROM A RUNWAY SIGN AND THE LEFT FLAP (HEAVY DAMAGE) AND RIGHT FLAP (SCRAPED ON INBOARD TRAILING EDGE) WERE DAMAGED WHEN THE GEAR RETRACTED.

The aircraft is located in and is currently available for US $24,950, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the eBay listing, which includes many additional photos and details.

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“Damaged, Cheap” T-28 Trojan Remains Offered For Sale

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The “damaged, cheap” remains of a T-28B Trojan have hit the market.

The listing states that the machine suffered an in-flight fire which resulted in a gear-up emergency landing from which the pilot escaped.

According to the listing, the “forward cabin and center section mostly burned away” although it “retains lots of components that may be helpful to a T-28 restorer or repair facility.” Despite this, it is “best destined as a display, set dressing or a prop.”

The remains are located in Lakeville, Minnesota and are currently being offered for $3,995, although bids are also being accepted. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay, which includes additional details on included parts.

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“Best Looking T-28 on the West Coast” Offered For Sale

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North American T-28B S/N 138215 / N7044L has hit the market. The listing states (in part):

This warbird is in Very Good condition! Best Looking T-28 in the West Coast. ALWAYS STORED IN HANGER. This plane has been show cased in Reno Heritage Display during the races. EVERYONE HAS SEEN THE PLANE. Bomb racks sold separately. Military Log. NO TIRE KICKERS PLEASE. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY. This aircraft is ready to go.

The airframe reportedly has 13125 hrs TTSNEW while the Curtiss-Wright R-1820-86B engine has 530 hrs SMOH. The machine is located in Los Angeles, CA and is currently being offered for $169,900 USD OBO. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Tomás Del Coro via Flickr)

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Regularly Flown North American T-28 Offered For Sale

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North American T-28B Trojan N194RR has hit the market. The product description states:

New to the market T-28B, 800 SMOH and 200 since complete engine IRAN with new MRB. Recent Inspection, Clevelands, Darton kits, Smoke, Air wolf oil filter and many other mods, excellent paint and interior. This is a regularly flown and ready to go T-28, motivated seller says first $219,000 takes it.

The R-1820-86B-powered machine is currently based at KLUK in Cincinatti, Ohio. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(via Trade-a-Plane Image: By Kaboldy from Wikimedia Commons)

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T-28 Trojan Parts/Display Aircraft Offered For Sale

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North American T-28 Trojan S/N 51-3693 has hit the market.

The machine (N14124) was reportedly used by the French Air Force until 1972 when it was brought back to the US. It later suffered damage after performing a forced landing in the New Mexico desert due to the engine seizing on departure. The wings and engine broke off and fuselage is mangled in several areas, however, there is said to be “ALOT of good parts.”

According to the description, the horizontals and elevators were not damaged and were unbolted. The landing gear was also in the UP position and “should be okay.” The windshield is intact, although the canopy is broken. The engine is seized and one cylinder was pulled for investigation. Logbooks and dataplates are reportedly “all there and included.”

The Trojan is located in Phoenix, Arizona and is currently available for bidding. Click here to check out the complete listing on eBay.

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T-28C Trojan “Top Banana” Offered For Sale

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Julie Clark’s “Top Banana” T-28C Trojan N128JC (S/N 140549) has hit the market.

The aircraft reportedly received a ground up restoration in 1992 and has had the same owner for 19 years. The airframe is said to have amassed a total time of 9,847 hours, while the Wright Cyclone R-1820-86B has 589 hrs SMOH by by Air Power.

The machine reportedly includes an avionics package as well as a lengthy list of additional equipment, including custom aluminum storage bins in aft fuselage, Oregon Aero custom seat cushions and a Hooker harness in both cockpits.

The aircraft is currently located in Cameron Park, CA and is currently being offered for $249,000. Click here to check out the complete listing.

(Photo: Bill Larkins via Wikimedia Commons)