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1968 American Champion T-2 BuckeyeJet Aircraft • Rockford, IL, USA

This North American T-2 Buckeye, registered as N27WS, is a late Navy jet trainer featuring dual cockpits with full dual controls. The aircraft underwent an extensive refurbishment and restoration by Victoria Air Maintenance in Canada in 2003, which included complete disassembly, stripping, corrosion inspection, NDT of major structural attachments, landing gear overhaul, and removal of military avionics and unneeded systems. The airframe shows 430 hours total time since restoration, and it is powered by two P&W J60-P-6 (JT-12) engines, each rated at 2,950 lbs. max thrust, with both left and right engines also showing 430 hours TSO by...

Year
1968
Make
American Champion
Series
T-2
Model
T-2 Buckeye
Tail #
N27WS
Serial #
155235

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Specifications

Category
Jet
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Training
Flight Rules
IFR

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
430 hrs
Engine 1 Time
430 hrs (TSO)
Engine 2 Time
430 hrs (TSO)
Inspection Status
Condition inspection completed in accordance with FAA approved program July 2025 IFR Certifications completed July 2025 Current hydrostatic inspection on all bottles New batteries 2025 Duplicate controls and instruments each cockpit

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN-650Xi - GPS/Comm/Nav

Comms

King KX-155 - Nav/Comm (front/rear cockpit)

Audio

King KMA-2H - Dual Audio panel/Intercom

ADSB

Garmin GTX-345R - Transponder ADSB IN/OUT

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX-345R - Transponder ADSB IN/OUT

PFD

King KCS-55A - Dual HSI

Additional Equipment

Emergency Locator Transmitter

ACK E-04 - ACK 406 ELT Encoder

USB Charger

Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB Charger

Landing Gear

Tricycle; hydraulic retracted; conventional air/oil shock strut

Oxygen Systems

Dual high pressure oxygen systems

Temperature Gauge

Davtron OAT - OAT gauge

Static Invertors

Arresting Hook

Operational Arresting Hook

AOA Indicators

Spares Package

SPARES PACKAGE Nose Wheel and Tires Brakes Main Tires

Oxygen System

Dual high pressure oxygen systems

Canopy System

Hot Canopy

Power Systems

Static Invertors

Arresting System

Operational Arresting Hook

Flight Instruments

AOA Indicators

ELT

ACK E-04 - ACK 406 ELT Encoder

OAT Gauge

Davtron - OAT gauge

Canopy

Hot Canopy

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Painted to U.S. Navy training colors - Excellent condition

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Jet
Engine Count
2
Engine Make
P&W
Engine Model
J60-P-6 (JT-12)
Engine Power
2,950 lbs. max. thrust

Asking Price

$795,000

Aircraft Location

Rockford, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Nov 19, 2025: $795,000 - trade-a-plane

Nov 19, 2025: $795,000(-$155,000) - controller

Apr 23, 2025: $950,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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Asking Price

$795,000