1952 North American AT-6G
Warbirds & Military
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1952 NORTH AMERICAN AT-6G For Sale in Dayton, Ohio Own and fly a piece of American aviation history. “Checkers” is a beautiful, unique example of a flying AT-6G. Annual completed in December 2025 by TabAir in East Troy, Wisconsin. We have complete Logs on aircraft.
Engine
Engine torn down and inspected after gear-up landing on 11 June 2022. All work completed by Tulsa Aircraft. Cam and blower section replaced. 198 hrs since work was completed Upgraded alternator Airwolf remote oil filter upgrade Reiff 200w oil sump heater installed
Propeller
TSPMOH = 198 hours New blades installed with overhauled hub after 11 June 22 gear-up.
Inspection
Annual completed
Modifications / STCs
• Rear cockpit starter switch installed
• Hobbs meter in front cockpit
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Wesley Davis
controller.com
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$220,000
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Dayton, OH | Mar 25, 2026 | 115 days | Active |
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About This North American AT-6G
This 1952 North American AT-6G (N257DB) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 6,877 hours on the airframe. There are currently 5 AT-6G aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $220,000 to $259,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $220,000.
The AT-6G cruises at 126 kts (233 km/h) with a range of 730 nm (1,352 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 24,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 35 GPH (132 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $217/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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North American AT-6G — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N257DB.
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.
We'll check N257DB against the NTSB accident database.
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