1944 American Champion AT-6DSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Scottsdale, AZ, USA
This 1944 North American AT-6D, registration N85696, is a historically significant World War II trainer with a total airframe time of 4,181.5 hours and a tach time of 771 hours. Military records confirm 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 modernization to enhance reliability while preserving its historic character. The upgrade includes a Garmin Aera 660 GPS, a Garmin GDL 50R ADS-B...
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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, communication antenna
Audio
PS Engineering PM3000 - PS stereo intercom
ADSB
Trig TT22 - Mode S transponder, transponder antenna
Additional Equipment
Power System
Garmin GSB-15 - USB power port
Lighting System
Whelen A490ATSC - Upgraded strobe system with power supplies
Wiring System
New coax, connectors, and wiring throughout the avionics system, 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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- Total Time
- 6,877 hrs
- Engine Time
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Asking Price
$355,000