1981 Yakovlev YAK-52 for sale

1981 Yakovlev YAK-52

Warbirds & Military

PRICE ON REQUEST
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Location CA
Total Time 1,042 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 811310
Reg # N8271P
Engine Vedeneyev M-14P
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
ICAO Type YK52
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Description

1981 Yakovlev Yak-52 with Vedeneyev M-14P radial engine and V-530 propeller. Tandem-seat aerobatic military trainer in a red-and-white checkerboard scheme. Equipped with auxiliary wing fuel tanks, electric transfer pumps, front and rear shoulder harnesses, retractable landing gear, and airframe and engine logbooks. Hangared in Fortuna, California. Additional photos and records available.

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About This Yakovlev YAK-52

This 1981 Yakovlev YAK-52 (N8271P) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 1,042 hours on the airframe. There are currently 20 YAK-52 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $5,992 to $129,900.

The YAK-52 cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 300 nm (556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 13,100 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 14 GPH (53 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $87/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: 1,042 hours
Budget $210 for pre-purchase inspection

Yakovlev YAK-52 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Max Speed
154 kts (285 km/h)
Range
300 nm (556 km)
Ceiling
13,100 ft (3,993 m)
Max Weight
2,877 lbs (1,305 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
360 HP
Fuel Burn
14 GPH (53 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

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YAKOVLEV Yak-52

Fuel Burn
14.0 GPH
~$91/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the YAKOVLEV Yak-52. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N8271P.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

CA

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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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