1943 Fairchild F-24R 46A Argus 3
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Private aircraft, always hangared, 4 seats, cruise 90kts, max crosswind :15kts, empty weight : 803kgs, max weight : 1160kgs, Fuel tanks : 2 * 30USG, fuel consumption : 40 L/h. Airplane time state: S/N : 011996, 440h since rebuilding in 2000. Engine Ranger 6-440-C5 : 200hp, 6 cyl inverted inline: 160h since overhaul (0 Time, 12/03/2019) Wooden propeller Sensenich SS2200, SN/W 1302, 440h.
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Propeller
Sensenich SS2200
Interior
8/10 : Grey fabric
Exterior
9/10 : US Coast Guard paint scheme Grey airframe Yellow wings
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Listing Source
aircraft24.com
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$68,802 *
US$ 68,802
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France | Mar 31, 2026 | 108 days | Active | |
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Luc Desbois
planecheck.com
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$68,801 *
€ 60,000
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France | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active | |
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Transponder Garmin
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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Clos Fontaine Idf | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
aviastock.com
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$68,687
$68,394
|
France | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Fairchild F-24R 46A Argus 3
This 1943 Fairchild F-24R 46A Argus 3 (F-PBCM) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 440 hours on the airframe.
The F-24R 46A Argus 3 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 404 nm (748 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Fairchild F-24R 46A Argus 3 — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (F-PBCM) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Clos Fontaine Idf
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB database checked for F-PBCM.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (F-PBCM). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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