1946 Fairchild 24 for sale

1946 Fairchild 24

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$109,000
Location OH USA
Total Time 1,327 hrs
Engine SMOH 191 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # W46235
Reg # N81335
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

King KY-97A Comm King KT-76A Transponder Garmin Aera 600 GPS

Description

Beautifully restored 1946 Fairchild 24 with only 222 hrs since complete restoration. Annual completed 4/2026.

Engine

Warner Super Scarab 165 191 Hrs. SMOH Sensinich Wood Propeller W86CA69 108 Hrs. Since New (2009)

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Platinum Fighter Sales
trade-a-plane.com
$109,000
Platinum Fighter Sales
aerotrader.com
$109,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Fairchild 24

This 1946 Fairchild 24 (N81335) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,327 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 24 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $109,000 to $350,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $109,000.

The 24 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,327 hours
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Fairchild 24 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
4
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
404 nm (748 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Max Weight
2,882 lbs (1,307 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
165 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

FAIRCHILD Fairchild 24

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the FAIRCHILD Fairchild 24. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N81335.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

OH USA

Seller reported

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.

We'll check N81335 against the NTSB accident database.

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