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1949 American Champion T28FSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Redondo Beach, CA, USA

This 1949 North American T28S, registered as N5015L, is a historically significant "Fennec" variant with a total airframe time of 4,595 hours. Originally a T-28A, it was converted by Sud Aviation for the French Air Force, where it served as a counter-insurgency aircraft in Algeria, receiving modifications including a more powerful engine and added armor. The aircraft is currently in annual inspection status and is powered by a Wright R-1820-56 engine with 244 hours since major overhaul by AirPower Inc., complemented by a Hamilton Standard propeller with 80 hours SMOH by Golden State Propeller, with its next A.D. due in February 2028.

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Year
1949
Make
American Champion
Series
T-28
Model
T28F
Tail #
N5015L
Serial #
49-1557

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,595 hrs
Engine 1 Time
244 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
80 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
In Annual

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 480 - GNS WAAS/GPS/NAV/COMM

PFD

Aspen Avionics Evolution

Audio

PS Engineering PMA7000R - PS Audio Panel

Comms

King KX 155 - KX Nav/Comm

ADSB

Garmin GTX 33 - GTX Remote Transponder w/ ADS-B OUT

AP

Aspen Avionics Evolution

Additional Equipment

Pre-oiler

Scavenge System

Fire System

Harnesses

Hooker Harnesses

Wheels and Brakes

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes

DME

Bendix/King KN64 - DME

Interior & Exterior

Interior Notes
Painted White - Fair Condition
Exterior Notes
Painted Dark Blue - Good Condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
R-1820-56S
Engine Power
1425 HP
Propeller Model
Hamilton Standard

Asking Price

$249,000

Aircraft Location

Redondo Beach, CA, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Mar 10, 2026: $249,000 - trade-a-plane

Mar 10, 2026: $249,000(-$40,000) - controller

Oct 16, 2025: $289,000 - controller

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First Seen: Oct 16, 2025

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