1957 North American T28C
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Ground-up Restoration by Victoria Air Maintenance, Cost to Duplicate in Excess of $700,000 today!
Engine
Curtiss-Wright R-1820-86B 697 Hrs SMOH
Propeller
Hamilton Standard 43D50 -321 with “B” Prop Blades 697 Hrs SPOH AD 81-13-02 Completed December 2025 at San Antonio Propeller
Interior
Light Gray Cockpits – Excellent Condition
Exterior
Gray with U.S. Navy Markings, Stars and Bars- Excellent Condition
Inspection
Annual Inspection completed March 2026. IFR certification completed 2025. Aircraft recently polished/detailed and exterior ceramic coated SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.
Modifications / STCs
• Darton Clean Kit with Pump Timer Shut Off
• Darton Aux Hydraulic Pump
• Aircraft Smoke System with 14-Gal Oil Tank
• Engine Pre Oiler
• Speed Brake Open Light
• Baggage Compartment Open Light
• Engine Low Oil Pressure Light
• Engine Oil Sump Chip Light
• Optima Battery Mod
• Hooker 5 Point Harness Front and Rear Cockpit
• Engine Fire Extinguisher
• Cockpit Fire Extinguisher
• Baggage Compartment Lock
• Darton Canopy Lock
• Dual Oxygen System
• Shadin Fuel Totalizer
• Skinny Dipper Oil Quantity Monitor
• Cleveland Wheels and Brakes
• Dual Solid State Inverters
• Left Wing Root Formation Light
• Heated Pitot
• Dual Landing Lights
• Digital Clock Rear Cockpit
• Emergency Canopy Tool/Knife Front and Rear Cockpit
• Bruce’s Canopy Cover
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$375,000
|
Rockford, IL | Mar 25, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$381,601 *
GBP £283,408
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 08, 2026 | — | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$387,401
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 07, 2026 | — | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This North American T28C
This 1957 North American T28C (N78378) is a warbirds & military with 6,315 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 T28C aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $219,000 to $375,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $375,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N78378.
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
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