1944 North American SNJ 5Single-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1944 North American SNJ-5 (N15090) presents as a well-maintained, mostly original example with 8,202 total airframe hours and a low-time engine. The Pratt & Whitney R-1340-AN-1 radial engine shows just 128.3 hours since major overhaul by Francis Leach, featuring chrome cylinders, while the Hamilton Standard propeller has 128 hours since overhaul with its next A.D. due in September 2025. The aircraft received significant updates in 2008 including fresh paint in U.S. Navy Instrument Training markings, a new engine, and modern avionics featuring a Garmin GTN650 GPS/NAV/COMM, GTX327 transponder, GLD-88 transceiver, and ADS-B compliance with a PS Engineering 8000BT intercom.

Maintenance records show the wing attach angle A.D. (2025-12-51) has an AMOC through the North American Trainer Association, and the next inspection is due in 102.2 hours per Hobbs meter (currently at 500.1 hours). The airframe has no damage history and has remained in the same family for over 60 years, retaining its stock, unrestored interior dating to 1944. With its recent upgrades and solid maintenance history, this SNJ-5 combines vintage authenticity with operational readiness.