1942 Boeing PT-17
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Museum quality PT-17A aircraft. This owner purchased it in Sept., 2021 after ground-up rebuild on airframe, engine propellar, and has flown only about 46 hours since that time. Clear one-piece wind screens front back. IFR instruments rear cockpit; VFR front. Always hangar kept. Lockable tail wheel.
Engine
Engine: Pratt Whitney R985. Propeller: Hamilton Standard model #22D30
Propeller
No damage history since rebuilt.
Interior
Red black paint design.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Michael Greenwald
trade-a-plane.com
|
$149,000
|
Minooka, IL | Jun 02, 2026 | 46 days | Active |
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About This Boeing PT-17
This 1942 Boeing PT-17 is a 2-seat single engine piston with 46 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 PT-17 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $110,000 to $149,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $149,000.
The PT-17 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.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Boeing PT-17 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registration number not available.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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