1983 Yakovlev Yak-52 for sale

1983 Yakovlev Yak-52

Warbirds & Military

FOR SALE
$64,999within typical asking range
Location Glendale, AZ
Total Time 1,190 hrs
Engine SMOH 610 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 822202
Reg # N502GC
Engine Vedeneyev M-14P
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
ICAO Type YK52
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Western Avionics ABD-B in/out Garmin Radio Digital G Meter

Description

Ready for Oshkosh! Classic Soviet-designed aerobatic trainer aircraft with a blue and grey camouflage paint scheme. This Yakovlev Yak-52 has a radial engine with a yellow cowling and a two-blade propeller. The airframe is all-metal with a tandem two-seat cockpit under a sliding canopy. It has retractable tricycle landing gear and features red star insignia on the wings and fuselage. The airplane is a super straight-flying aerobatic machine! +7/-5Gs with the heavy wing spar. Supercharged 365HP engine TTAF 1190 SMOH 610 Compressions 74 and higher Prop TTSN 934 Annual 12/26 ADS-B in/out Vlad maintained Savarese Auto plug conversion Steel bell crank (eliminates the 25hr NDI) B C Alternator conversion Dry kit with electric pump Western Avionics Digital G meter AZ hangar-stores airplane with no corrosion Includes two parachutes Transition training available Flown regularly out of KGEU $64,999

Engine

M14P 365 HP supercharged Dry Kit Autoplug conversion Savarese Wiring Harness Vlad Maintianed

Propeller

Heavy Wing Spar +7/-5 G's Upgraded Steel Bellcrank (no 25 hr NDI) FOD barrier Annual Due 12/26

Interior

9/10 condition in and out Sale will include two parachutes (repacked Jun 26)

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

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Scott Taylor
trade-a-plane.com
$64,999
Scott Taylor
barnstormers.com
$64,999

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Yakovlev Yak-52

This 1983 Yakovlev Yak-52 (N502GC) is a 2-seat warbirds & military with 1,190 hours on the airframe. There are currently 21 Yak-52 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $6,079 to $129,900. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $64,999.

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: 1,190 hours
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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

AeroGurus estimate

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 N502GC.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Glendale, AZ

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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

NTSB safety data coming soon.

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Price vs Typical Asking Range

This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $64,999–$78,256.

Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.

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