1949 North American T28A for sale

1949 North American T28A

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
$129,000
Location Shelby, MS
Total Time 2,377 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,040 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 49-1700
Reg # N28AM
Cruise 250 kts (463 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Avionics: Dual Garmin GTR-200 Comm Garmin GMA 245 Audio Panel with intercom Garmin 696 GPS Terra TRT-250 Transponder Encoder Equipment: 3” Gyros Recent GE-50C Gill Battery Artex ELT Battery

Description

COURTESY: N28AM NORTH AMERICAN T-28A TROJAN - Extensive October 2025 Condition Inspection! A Rare opportunity to get a T-28A that looks very close to how they were in the training command! Price Slashed to $129,000! Located in Shelby Miss. Please contact Courtesy Aircraft to arrange a showing.

Engine

Engine: Curtiss-Wright R-1300-1B, 800 H.P. 1040 Hours SMOH by Rudy Blakey, Inc. (1996) Prop: Aero Products A422-E1 (2 Blade), 900 hours remaining, recent regulator overhaul

Interior

Light Gray Cockpits

Exterior

White and Red with U.S. Air Force Markings, Stars Bars

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
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$129,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This North American T28A

This 1949 North American T28A (N28AM) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 2,377 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $129,000.

The T28A cruises at 250 kts (463 km/h) with a range of 920 nm (1,704 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 35,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 60 GPH (227 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $372/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: 2,377 hours
Budget $900 for pre-purchase inspection

North American T28A — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
250 kts (463 km/h)
Max Speed
298 kts (552 km/h)
Range
920 nm (1,704 km)
Ceiling
35,000 ft (10,668 m)
Max Weight
8,500 lbs (3,856 kg)
Useful Load
2,500 lbs (1,134 kg)
Horsepower
1425 HP
Fuel Burn
60 GPH (227 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

NORTH AMERICAN T-28 Trojan

Fuel Burn
60.0 GPH
~$390/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the NORTH AMERICAN T-28 Trojan. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N28AM.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Shelby, MS

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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.

We'll check N28AM against the NTSB accident database.

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