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1947 Fairchild 24R-36Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1947 Fairchild 24R-36, registered as N77686, is a classic aircraft known as "The Grasshopper" and presents a piece of aviation history. It is finished in Daytona White with Avocado trim and features Ceconite fabric in green. The aircraft is powered by a Ranger 6-440 C5 engine producing 200 horsepower and is equipped with a Sensenich wood propeller. It was last flown a few years prior to 2020 and its most recent annual inspection was completed in late 2016, with the seller noting no known issues. The aircraft comes with its engine and flight logs and is currently hangered in Tulare, California.

Year
1947
Make
Fairchild
Series
24
Model
24R-36
Tail #
77686
Serial #
R46386

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Logbook Status
Has engine and flight logs

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Daytona White with Avocado Trim, Ceconite fabric (Green)

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Ranger 6-440 C5
Engine Power
200 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich wood propeller

Asking Price

$40,000

Aircraft Location

CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Sep 24, 2025: $40,000 - trade-a-plane

Sep 8, 2025: Call for Price - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Sep 8, 2025

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