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1954 American Champion T28BSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Addison, TX, USA

This 1954 North American T28B, registered as N8046D, presents a unique opportunity as a meticulously restored warbird with modern avionics integration. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive frame-up restoration completed in 2021 by Draken International, with over $600,000 invested. The airframe has a total time of 13,198 hours, with 70.2 hours since the restoration, which included all NDI inspections, replacement of all aircraft wiring and both fuel tanks, and the removal, inspection, and hardware replacement of all flight controls, which were then balanced. The useful load is 4,291 pounds, and complete logs and records are available from...

Year
1954
Make
American Champion
Series
T-28
Model
T28B
Tail #
N8046D
Serial #
140020

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird
Flight Rules
IFR
Useful Load
4,291 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
13,198 hrs
Engine 1 Time
52.9 hrs
Prop 1 Time
5 hrs
Logbook Status
Complete logs and records since frame-up restoration. Additional logs prior to restoration.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650

PFD

Garmin G3X - Attitude Indicator

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 245 - GMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX Transponder

Additional Equipment

Pre-Oil System

Oil Scavenge System

Standby Hydraulic System

Oil Filter

Fox Wolf - Remote Mounted Oil Filter

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Curtiss Wright/Lycoming
Engine Model
R1820-86B
Propeller Model
Hamilton Standard 43D50-313

Asking Price

$329,900

Aircraft Location

Addison, TX, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jan 16, 2026: $329,900(-$20,000) - controller

Oct 22, 2025: $349,900(-$50,000) - controller

Jul 7, 2025: $399,900 - trade-a-plane

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Asking Price

$329,900