1942 American Champion AT-6DSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Scottsdale, AZ, USA
This 1942 North American AT-6D Texan, registration N85696 (USAAF serial 42-85696), is a historically significant World War II trainer with 4,181.5 hours on the airframe and 771 hours on the tachometer. Military records show it served as an instrument trainer at Craig Field in Selma, Alabama, in 1945, directly preparing pilots for transition to combat aircraft like the P-51 Mustang. It was later part of the collection at the Wings of the North Museum in Minnesota.
The aircraft has received a comprehensive avionics upgrade and panel modernization to improve reliability while maintaining its historic character. The professionally installed...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Training
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,181.5 hrs
Avionics
GPS
Garmin Aera 660 - GPS with Americas database, GDL ADS-B and GPS receiver with integrated AHRS, certified GPS position source, WAAS GPS antenna
Comms
Trig TY92 - VHF communication radio with controller
ADSB
Trig TT22 - Mode S transponder
Audio
PS Engineering PM3000 - PS stereo intercom
Additional Equipment
Antenna System
Rami AV-17 - communication antenna, transponder antenna
Power System
Garmin GSB-15 - USB power port
Strobe System
Whelen A490ATSC - Upgraded strobe system with power supplies
Wiring
New coax, connectors, and wiring throughout the avionics system
Panels
Newly fabricated and powder coated panels with laser-marked circuit breaker panel
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
Asking Price
$355,000
Aircraft Location
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 19, 2026: $355,000 - controller
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Asking Price
$355,000
Aircraft Location
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 19, 2026: $355,000 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$355,000