1943 Fairchild PT-26Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1943 Fairchild PT-26 (N73521) presents a well-maintained piece of American military aviation history with only 2,114 total hours on the airframe. The aircraft features an authentic Army Air Corps paint scheme in above-average condition and has always been hangared. Power comes from a Ranger 6-440-C engine with 265 hours since major overhaul (completed by Deast in 2006), showing solid compression readings between 73-79/80 across all cylinders. The aircraft is equipped with a Sensenich 860R-61 propeller and includes modern avionics upgrades like ADS-B out capability via an Appareo transponder, an Icom digital comm radio, and a Stratus system.

The PT-26 comes with a current annual inspection valid through March 2025 and features four-point harnesses, position lights, and landing lights. With its two-seat configuration and complete logs available for review, this warbird offers a rare opportunity to own a flyable piece of World War II-era training aircraft history. The aircraft is based at FD38 in Stuart, Florida, where prospective buyers can arrange to view the detailed maintenance records.