1981 Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
Warbirds & Military
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRAvionics: Front Cockpit: Garmin G500 TXi 1060 Touchscreen Flight Display w/ SVT Garmin GMU 44 Magnetometer Air Data Computer Garmin GTP 59 OAT Probe Kit Garmin G500Txi 700P Touchscreen Flight Display Garmin GTN-750Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator Flight Stream 510 (wireless avionics updates) Garmin GTR 225 Comm Mtn High O2 Garmin G5 (ADI) Garmin G5 (HSI) Garmin GMA 35C Comm 1 Garmin GTX-345 Comm 2 Garmin GAD-29B Transponder ASD-B In/Out Garmin GMU-11 Nav Garmin GEA 71B Input/Output Line Replaceable Unit Artex 3245 ELT (Autopilot currently awaiting Garmin Approval) Equipment Restoration Details (Completed October 2024): Complete airframe was stripped
chemically cleaned etchedalodined and primed with BMS approved materials. Beech Kit 104-4009-1 Tail Reinforcement Kit S/N 167 Installed Wing Attach Points
Spars and Carry through Sections Eddy Current inspected with no discrepancies New Inconel Wing Bolts and Hardware Installed (terminating AD 85-22-05 and 95-04-10) New Sump Drain Valves TSO Fuel Level Indicators Installed New Control Cables
Rod Ends and Bearings Installed New Elevator Push/ Pull Tubes Installed Overhauled Landing Gear Motor Installed New Wheels
bearings bearing cups Tires Tubes Brake Rotors brake Calipersbrake linings and brake hoses installed. Resealed brake master cylinders Overhauled Flap Position Transmitter Installed Aveo Engineering Hercules 30 LED landing/taxi lights installed
Aveo Position and anti collision lights installed New Canopy Rails New Canopy Glass RG-390E Battery New Spinner Dome New L R Exhaust pipes New Engine Hoses
Description
Avionics / Equipment Avionics: Front Cockpit: Garmin G500 TXi 1060 Touchscreen Flight Display w/ SVT Garmin GMU 44 Magnetometer Air Data Computer Garmin GTP 59 OAT Probe Kit Garmin G500Txi 700P Touchscreen Flight Display Garmin GTN-750Xi Touchscreen Flight Navigator Flight Stream 510 (wireless avionics updates) Garmin GTR 225 Comm Mtn High O2 Garmin G5 (ADI) Garmin G5 (HSI) Garmin GMA 35C Comm 1 Garmin GTX-345 Comm 2 Garmin GAD-29B Transponder ASD-B In/Out Garmin GMU-11 Nav Garmin GEA 71B Input/Output Line Replaceable Unit Artex 3245 ELT (Autopilot currently awaiting Garmin Approval) Equipment Restoration Details (Completed October 2024): Complete airframe was stripped, chemically cleaned, etched, alodined and primed with BMS approved materials. Beech Kit 104-4009-1 Tail Reinforcement Kit S/N 167 Installed Wing Attach Points, Spars and Carry through Sections Eddy Current inspected with no discrepancies New Inconel Wing Bolts and Hardware Installed (terminating AD 85-22-05 and 95-04-10) New Sump Drain Valves TSO Fuel Level Indicators Installed New Control Cables, Rod Ends and Bearings Installed New Elevator Push/ Pull Tubes Installed Overhauled Landing Gear Motor Installed New Wheels, bearings, bearing cups, Tires, Tubes, Brake Rotors, brake Calipers, brake linings and brake hoses installed. Resealed brake master cylinders Overhauled Flap Position Transmitter Installed Aveo Engineering Hercules 30 LED landing/taxi lights installed, Aveo Position and anti collision lights installed New Canopy Rails New Canopy Glass RG-390E Battery New Spinner Dome New L R Exhaust pipes New Engine Hoses
Engine
Engine: Pratt Whitney PT6A-25A 23 Hours SMOH by United Turbine Corporation (July 2016) Prop: Hartzell HC-B3TN-3H Propeller 23 Hours SPOH by South Coast Propeller Service, Inc. (May 2015)
Propeller
Hartzell HC-B3TN-3H Propeller 23 Hours SPOH by South Coast Propeller Service, Inc. (May 2015)
Interior
Light Gray Cockpits- Excellent Condition
Exterior
Blue and White with Stars and Bars. Painted to reflect US Navy Military Standard 2161B(AS) Paint Schemes and Markings – Excellent Condition
Inspection
Annual Inspection completed October 2024 R&R all 4 Fuel Bladders with Overhauled Units from Eagle Fuel Cells October 2024 Battery Expires December 2026 Complete Logs since New- Imported from Gabon Aircraft is located at KEUL Airport in ID. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION UPON INSPECTION. PRIOR SALE AND/OR REMOVAL FROM THE MARKET WITHOUT NOTICE.
Modifications / STCs
• Complete airframe was stripped, chemically cleaned, etched, alodined and primed with BMS approved materials.
• Beech Kit 104-4009-1 Tail Reinforcement Kit S/N 167 Installed
• Wing Attach Points, Spars and Carry through Sections Eddy Current inspected with no discrepancies
• New Inconel Wing Bolts and Hardware Installed (terminating AD 85-22-05 and 95-04-10)
• New Sump Drain Valves
• TSO Fuel Level Indicators Installed
• New Control Cables, Rod Ends and Bearings Installed
• New Elevator Push/ Pull Tubes Installed
• Overhauled Landing Gear Motor Installed
• New Wheels, bearings, bearing cups, Tires, Tubes, Brake Rotors, brake Calipers, brake linings and brake hoses installed.
• Resealed brake master cylinders
• Overhauled Flap Position Transmitter Installed
• Aveo Engineering Hercules 30 LED landing/taxi lights installed, Aveo Position and anti collision lights installed
• New Canopy Rails
• New Canopy Glass
• RG-390E Battery
• New Spinner Dome
• New L & R Exhaust pipes
• New Engine Hoses
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Darcy Kaapke
controller.com
|
$1,500,000
$1,850,000
|
Rockford, IL | Mar 13, 2026 | 127 days | Active |
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About This Beechcraft T-34 Mentor
This 1981 Beechcraft T-34 Mentor (N342TH) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 547 hours on the airframe. There are currently 8 T-34 Mentor aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $295,000 to $1,500,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $1,500,000.
The T-34 Mentor cruises at 150 kts (278 km/h) with a range of 770 nm (1,426 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 20,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 12 GPH (45 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $74/hr in fuel alone. With 547 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has 1,153 hours remaining to engine TBO .
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft T-34 Mentor — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
HILL THOMAS D
Registration Address
PARMA, ID
Certificate Issued
2015-05-14
Airworthiness
2023-06-14
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N342TH.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $966,591–$1,946,250.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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