1949 North American T28A
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & 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 | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Courtesy Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
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$129,000
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Shelby, MS | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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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.
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North American T28A — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N28AM.
Location & Ownership
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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