1942 Boeing A75L3 (pt17) Model 75
Single Engine Piston
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Description
1942 BOEING/STEARMAN A75L-3 For Sale in Louisburg, North Carolina N32497 is a historic example of the Stearman line. It is one of only four PT-17 aircraft sold as a civilian trainer in 1941 - all others were military aircraft. It was owned and operated by the famed Parks Air College in St. Louis and ultimately came into private ownership as a west coast cropduster. Over the past nearly 50 years or so it has been owned and known by all in the Raleigh-Durham region by just 3 owners. Now ready for the next proud caretaker of this amazing piece of history.
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N32497 AcSerialNumber: 75-1423 1942 Boeing A75L3 (PT17) Model 75 Stearman Kaydet TTAF: 3907 TT Eng1: 345 SMOH N32497 is a historic example of the Stearman line. It is one of only four PT-17 aircraft sold as a civilian trainer in 1941 - all others were military aircraft. It was owned and operated by the famed Parks Air College in St. Louis and ultimately came into private ownership as a west coast cropduster. Over the past nearly 50 years or so it has been owned and known by all in the Raleigh-Durham region by just 3 owners. Now ready for the next proud caretaker of this amazing piece of history. Avionics: Electrical System Ignition Amps Nav Lights ELT Portable Crew Intercom Standard Pilot s Panel: Compass Airspeed Turn and Bank Altimeter VSI RPM/Tach Oil Press, Oil Temp, Fuel Combo Clock Standard Front Pax Panel: Compass Airspeed Turn and Bank Altimeter RPM/Tach Oil Press, Oil Temp, Fuel Combo Clock Other Equipment: Re-covered Upper Wings and Center Section 2001 with Stitts Poly-Fiber Useful Load: 779 lbs Engine: Continental W670-6N s/n 15443 McCauley Propeller Model 41D5926 s/n 428649 Interior: Orignal Stearman Cockpits Exterior: Air Corps Blue with Yellow Wings Other Description:
Interior
Interior Orignal Stearman Cockpits Exterior Air Corps Blue with Yellow Wings
Exterior
Air Corps Blue with Yellow Wings Other Description:
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| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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$99,500
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 30, 2026 | 109 days | Active |
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About This Boeing A75L3 (pt17) Model 75
This 1942 Boeing A75L3 (pt17) Model 75 (N32497) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,907 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $99,500.
The A75L3 (pt17) Model 75 cruises at 92 kts (170 km/h) with a range of 300 nm (556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 11,200 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 13 GPH (49 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $81/hr in fuel alone.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Boeing A75L3 (pt17) Model 75 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
WHITE WILLIAM BRIAN
Registration Address
APEX, NC
Certificate Issued
1996-03-25
Airworthiness
1974-12-23
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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
NTSB database checked for N32497.
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