1945 Grumman TBM-3 AvengerSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • 1945 GRUMMAN TBM-3 AVENGER Single Engine Piston for sale - 2449407
This 1945 Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, registered as N7226C, is a historically significant warbird with a documented combat record from World War II. Accepted into military service on March 29, 1945, and assigned to VT-86, this specific aircraft (Bureau Number 85938, coded '308') was piloted by Lt. Harry Badgerow. Its combat history includes torpedoing the cruiser Oyodo and sinking the destroyer Nashi at Kure Harbour on July 28, 1945. It also flew over the USS Missouri during the Japanese surrender signing on September 2 and later delivered relief packages to prisoners of war.
The aircraft shows 3,898 hours total time on the airframe. Its engine...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,898 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 796 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 242 hrs (SMOH)
Additional Equipment
Antique/Classic Warbird
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Interior is just as it would have been right off the line at General Motors in Trenton New Jersey, in 1945, full Military interior down to every detail and placard.
- Exterior Notes
- Absolutely stunning restoration quality. Airframe restored by John Lane and his crew at Airpower Unlimited.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Aircraft Location
1945 GRUMMAN TBM-3 AVENGER Single Engine Piston for sale - 2449407
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 4, 2026: $1,000,000 - controller
Feb 28, 2026: $1,000,000(-$500,000) - trade-a-plane
Oct 25, 2025: $1,500,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$1,000,000
Aircraft Location
1945 GRUMMAN TBM-3 AVENGER Single Engine Piston for sale - 2449407
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Mar 4, 2026: $1,000,000 - controller
Feb 28, 2026: $1,000,000(-$500,000) - trade-a-plane
Oct 25, 2025: $1,500,000 - trade-a-plane
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- Aircraft has been stored in a hangar for many years, untouched. Not airworthy. Logbooks lost. Comes with original Airworthiness Certificate, several maintenance/work order invoices, and service manuals. Registration has been transferred to estate executors for an easy ownership transfer. Sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Buyer responsible for removal within a reasonable time after sale. Aircraft is not flyable and must be transported. Excellent project or parts opportunity for Grumman enthusiasts. Link to more pictures and work orders: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10Fn9mZKQlX1rMvV__Zy7HFwY2_I5-R6s?usp=sharing Listing Broker: Evan Seitz Seitz Aviation, LLC 425-478-7163 seitzaviation@gmail.com ALL FUNDS INCLUDING THE DEPOSIT WILL GO THROUGH ESCROW. The Seller / Agent provides the aircraft information herein to assist buyers with their consideration. Efforts are made to be as accurate as possible but errors and omissions are possible. All Specifications, features, equipment, times, status and condition are Buyer's responsibility to verify prior to closing. Seller and Agent are not liable to provide equipment, features, inspections or any consideration from errors or omissions found after closing. Aircraft, equipment and prices are subject to change without notice and are subject to availability, prior sale and/or removal from market. Need help buying or selling aircraft? Check out our services we offer: https://www.seitzaviation.com/
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