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1947 Fairchild 24R-46Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA

This 1947 Fairchild 24R-46, registered as N77686, is a classic aircraft known as "The Grasshopper" that presents as a piece of aviation history from a long-term ownership. The aircraft features a Daytona White with Avocado Trim color scheme with Ceconite fabric in green and is powered by a Ranger 6-440 C5 engine producing 200 horsepower, paired with a Sensenich model W86R61 wood propeller. The aircraft's total time is approximately 1,486.50 hours, with the engine showing 1,343 hours since its last major overhaul, which was completed on May 28, 1986, and the airframe underwent a complete restoration on June 27, 1986.

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Year
1947
Make
Fairchild
Series
24
Model
24R-46
Tail #
77686
Serial #
R46386

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,486.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
134.3 hrs
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
6-440 C5
Engine Power
200 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich W86R61

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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$40,000