1946 Fairchild F24 R46 for sale

1946 Fairchild F24 R46

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$76,829
Location Germany
Total Time 1,653 hrs
Engine SMOH 395 hrs
Seats 4
Serial # R015376
Reg # N77603
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Garmin GNC205XL com/gps New Becker AR3201 com 8.33 Hz and 10W emitting power New Becker Mode S Transponder BXP6401 PS Engineering PMA-40000 4 place Intercom system New uAvionics AV-30-C ADI/HIS New Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Computer/Totalizer New Electronics International FL-2 digital Fuel Qty Indicators New Electronics International UBG-16 Engine analyzer with MUX8A Data Recorder Appareo Stratus Powers dual USB Charger

Description

Private aircraft, always hangared, 4 seats, cruise 95 kts, max Fuel tanks : 60 USG, New Glass all around, mogas stc -but always flown with Avgas. Airplane time state: Restored in the USA by 2018, total flight hours approx. 1650 hrs Engine Ranger 6-440-C5 : 200 hp, 6 cyl inverted inline: ca.385 hrs Aeromatic Propeller: ca. 210 hrs

Engine

Ranger 6-440-C5, 200 PS, Time: 395 h

Propeller

Aeromatic Model220 Kinects, Time: 211 h

Interior

Full 4 seat aircraft Interior trim: Tan (205), wool cloth Original cockpit night light Shoulder harness kit Luggage compartment Many spare parts and accessories Fairings, wheel pants, tires, brake pads, oil, spark plugs

Exterior

Lemon Yellow (136) external trim with Everglades Green (151) identical as when it left the factory in 1946 New glass all around 60 USG Fuel Wheel pants Cleveland wheels and brakes conversion STC Reinforced landing gear conversion STC Whelen strobe and LED nav lights Grimes retractable landing light with Aerolite Led light Full set of tailor-made Bruce Aircraft Covers

Inspection

Last annual: 6/2025

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
aircraft24.com
$76,829
$76,581
Marco Habel
planecheck.com
$76,828 *
€ 67,000
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
Call for Price
Afors
afors.uk
$76 *
£57

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Fairchild F24 R46

This 1946 Fairchild F24 R46 (N77603) is a 4-seat single engine piston with 1,653 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $76,829.

The F24 R46 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: 1,653 hours
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Fairchild F24 R46 — 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 N77603.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Germany

DE

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.

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Price History

23 price events · sources: aircraft24.com

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