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1952 American Champion AT-6GSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Dayton, OH, USA

This 1952 North American AT-6G, registered as N257DB, is a VFR-capable military trainer with 6,877.4 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft underwent a gear-up landing on 11 June 2022, which prompted significant maintenance. The engine was torn down and inspected by Tulsa Aircraft, resulting in the replacement of the cam and blower section; it now shows 857.7 hours since major overhaul, with 198 hours completed since that work. A new propeller with new blades and an overhauled hub was also installed at that time. Recent work includes an annual inspection completed in December 2025, the installation of new main and tailwheel tires in...

Year
1952
Make
American Champion
Series
AT-6
Model
AT-6G
Tail #
N257DB
Serial #
186-200

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
6,877.4 hrs
Engine 1 Time
857.7 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
198 hrs
Logbook Status
We Have Complete Logs On Aircraft
Inspection Status
Annual Completed In December 2025 By Tabair In East Troy, Wisconsin

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - Attitude Indicator

MFD

Garmin G5 - HSI

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX WAAS Transponder

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR Comm Radio

Audio

Garmin GMA 345 - GMA Intercom with Bluetooth

Additional Equipment

Fuel System

Two 55 Gallon Wing Tanks For 110 Gallons Total Useable Fuel

Smoke System

8 Gallon Smoke Oil System

Brake System

Redline Disk Brake Upgrade

Oil System

Airwolf - Remote Oil Filter Upgrade

Heating System

Reiff - 200w Oil Sump Heater Installed

Electrical System

Upgraded Alternator

Starter System

Rear Cockpit Starter Switch Installed

Instrumentation

Hobbs Meter In Front Cockpit

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
White Spots Shown On Elevator And Rudder Control Surfaces Are Painted With Primer To Prevent Further Paint Chipping

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$220,000

Aircraft Location

Dayton, OH, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 11, 2026: $220,000 - controller

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First Seen: Jan 11, 2026

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