1949 North American T28F for sale

1949 North American T28F

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
$249,000
Location Redondo Beach, CA
Total Time 4,595 hrs
Engine SMOH 244 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 49-1557
Reg # N5015L
Cruise 250 kts (463 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

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Description

Price Reduced: Nicely equipped T-28S Fennec with a low time engine. Well maintained and flown regularly. This aircraft was originally a T-28A, converted by Sud Aviation for the French Air Force, and later imported to the United States. The “Fennec” designation comes from comes from its use by the French as a counter-insurgency aircraft in Algeria and it is a modified T-28 with a more powerful engine and added armor.

Engine

Wright R-1820-56 244 Hrs. SMOH by AirPower inc.

Propeller

Hamilton Standard 80 hrs SMOH by Golden State Propeller A.D. Due 2/2028

Interior

Painted White – Fair Condition

Exterior

Painted Dark Blue – Good Condition

Inspection

In Annual

Modifications / STCs

Pre-oiler

Scavenge system

Fire system

Hooker Harnesses

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

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$254,249 *
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$256,678
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$249,000

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About This North American T28F

This 1949 North American T28F (N5015L) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 4,595 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $249,000.

The T28F 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: 4,595 hours
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North American T28F — 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 N5015L.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Redondo Beach, CA

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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

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