1942 Fairchild PT-23Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1942 Fairchild PT-23 (N23PT, serial number 211) is a well-preserved WWII-era primary trainer with 858.5 total airframe hours, originally delivered to the Army Air Forces as tail number 42-49887. The aircraft has been hangared for over 20 years and remains in good structural condition for its age, though it will require some recommissioning work. The Continental W-670 engine (SN 15660) shows 441.6 hours since major overhaul, and the sale includes a valuable package of spare parts: a second W-670 engine (SN 26288) with 630 SMOH hours, a low-time Sensenich wooden prop assembly, NOS brake components, spare instruments, and extensive original military manuals including the complete AAF PT-series technical publications. The aircraft retains its complete logbook history dating back to its 1946 civilian purchase from War Assets Administration with only 175.05 hours on the airframe. A certified mechanic is currently scheduled to service the fuel system and engine, with updates to follow. This VFR-equipped PT-23 represents a rare opportunity to acquire a largely original WWII trainer with extensive documentation and support assets.