1940 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 for sale

1940 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$89,000
Location ON, Canada
Total Time 6,621 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 4420
Reg # C-FNMW Canada
Cruise 78 kts (144 km/h)
ICAO Type N3N
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

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Description

Maintenance Condition: Former Registration: N45091 Note: Was previously US Registered, sold in 2012 by Illinois owner to current owner in Muskoka Ontario Canada. Features: Fresh February 2026 Annual Inspection Garmin 250XL VFR GPS/COM Garmin 320A Transponder PS Engineering 2 Place Intercom Garmin Aera VFR GPS

Inspection

Former Registration: N45091 Note: Was previously US Registered, sold in 2012 by Illinois owner to current owner in Muskoka Ontario Canada.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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aso.com
$89,000
$125,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3

This 1940 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 (C-FNMW) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 6,621 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $89,000.

The N3N-3 cruises at 78 kts (144 km/h) with a range of 410 nm (759 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 14,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 11 GPH (42 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $68/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,621 hours
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Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
78 kts (144 km/h)
Max Speed
94 kts (174 km/h)
Range
410 nm (759 km)
Ceiling
14,000 ft (4,267 m)
Max Weight
2,792 lbs (1,266 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
220 HP
Fuel Burn
11 GPH (42 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

Fuel Burn
11.0 GPH
~$72/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (C-FNMW) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

ON, Canada

CA

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

No incidents found

NTSB database checked for C-FNMW.

Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (C-FNMW). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.

Price History

5 price events · sources: hangar67.com, barnstormers.com, trade-a-plane.com, aso.com

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