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 Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Courtesy Aircraft Sales
trade-a-plane.com
|
$375,000
|
San Antonio, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft Sales
controller.com
|
$375,000
|
Rockford, IL | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$382,906 *
GBP £283,408
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 08, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Courtesy Aircraft
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$387,401
|
Rockford, IL | Apr 07, 2026 | 101 days | 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 2-seat warbirds & military with 6,315 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 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.
The T28C 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 T28C — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
AeroGurus estimateNORTH AMERICAN T-28 Trojan
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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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N78378 against the NTSB accident database.
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