1978 Thrush S-2R for sale

1978 Thrush S-2R

Agricultural

FOR SALE
$40,500
Location Stuart, FL
Total Time 13,575 hrs
Engine SMOH 1,374 hrs
Seats 1
Serial # 2443R
Reg # N8930Q
Cruise 108 kts (200 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1978 AYRES S2R1340, Based In Quincy FL. 13575TT 1374 SMOH Ham Standard Prop with 403SOH, Call Listing Broker Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales, Inc. TOLLFREE8882804900

Engine

Engine: 1374 SMOH Pratt and Whittey R1340AN1 SN 2213 Prop: Hamilton Standard 403 SOH

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

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Scott MacDonald Aircraft Sales
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$40,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Thrush S-2R

This 1978 Thrush S-2R (N8930Q) is a 1-seat agricultural with 13,575 hours on the airframe. There are currently 2 S-2R aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $40,500 to $300,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $40,500.

The S-2R cruises at 108 kts (200 km/h) with a range of 350 nm (648 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 15,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 45 GPH (170 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $248/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: 13,575 hours
Budget $675 for pre-purchase inspection

Thrush S-2R — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
1
Cruise Speed
108 kts (200 km/h)
Range
350 nm (648 km)
Ceiling
15,000 ft (4,572 m)
Max Weight
6,900 lbs (3,130 kg)
Useful Load
4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Horsepower
750 HP
Fuel Burn
45 GPH (170 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

THRUSH S-2R

Fuel Burn
45.0 GPH
~$292/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the THRUSH S-2R. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8930Q.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Stuart, FL

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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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