1943 North American T-6 TEXAN for sale

1943 North American T-6 TEXAN

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
$289,000
Location Goodland, KS
Total Time 6,182 hrs
Engine SMOH 75 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 43639
Reg # N8151
Cruise 126 kts (233 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1943 SNJ5 AT-6D ACTT: 6182 Engine TSMOH: 75 by Covington in 2023 Prop TSOH: 383 Last Annual: 4/2025 Pitot Static: 1/2025 Originally delivered to the Navy as SNJ5 in 1943 Super low time since engine overhaul AMOC Airwolf Oil Filter Whelen LED NAV/Strobes P51 Stick Smoke System Redline Brakes Stratus Transponder - ADSB in out

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Price Comparison

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High Planes Aviation
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$289,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This North American T-6 TEXAN

This 1943 North American T-6 TEXAN (N8151) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 6,182 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $289,000.

The T-6 TEXAN cruises at 126 kts (233 km/h) with a range of 630 nm (1,167 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 40 GPH (151 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $248/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: 6,182 hours
Budget $600 for pre-purchase inspection

North American T-6 TEXAN — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
126 kts (233 km/h)
Max Speed
181 kts (335 km/h)
Range
630 nm (1,167 km)
Ceiling
24,000 ft (7,315 m)
Max Weight
5,617 lbs (2,548 kg)
Useful Load
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Horsepower
600 HP
Fuel Burn
40 GPH (151 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

NORTH AMERICAN T-6 Texan

Fuel Burn
40.0 GPH
~$260/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the NORTH AMERICAN T-6 Texan. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8151.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Goodland, KS

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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