1981 Aero L-39C VodochodyJet Aircraft • Rockford, IL, USA

This 1981 Aero L-39C Vodochody, registration N139VS and serial number 132130, is a beautifully restored example based in Rockford, Illinois. With a total time of 2,957.6 hours on the airframe and 1,109.8 hours on the engine since new, it is offered for $475,000. Notably, the last 12-month condition inspection was performed in July 2026, indicating readiness for immediate flight, and the engine features a FAA-approved TBO of 1,500 hours. This IFR-equipped jet is well-prepared for cross-country flights.

The cockpit celebrates modern avionics, with the front featuring dual Garmin G5s as PFD and MFD, a Garmin GTX 650Xi NAV/COM/GPS, GMX 200 MFD,...

Year: 1981

Make: Aero

Series: L-39 Albatros

Model: L-39C Vodochody

Tail #: N139VS

Serial #: 132130

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Specifications

Category: Jet

Intended Use: Aerobatic, Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Recreational

Flight Rules: IFR

Seats: 2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time: 2,957.6 hrs

Engine 1 Time: 1,109.8 hrs (SNEW)

Inspection Status: Condition inspection was last performed May 2025

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GTN 650Xi - GTX NAV/COM/GPS

Comms

Garmin SL 40 - GTX NAV/COM/GPS (front SL COM (front GTR remote COM (controlled by G3X) (rear COM 3

TruTrak Sorcerer - Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - GMA Audio Panel

Traffic

Becker ATC 4401 - ATC Transponder 2

ADSB

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder

PFD

Garmin G5 - 2x front cockpit as PFD HSI, 7" PFD rear cockpit

MFD

Garmin GMX 200 - as MFD (front cockpit); GMX MFD (front cockpit)

EMS

Shadin MiniFlo - Fuel Computer

Additional Equipment

Fuel Tanks

47.5 Gallon (each side) Extended Tip Tanks

Lighting System

LED NAV/Strobe Lights and Rotating Beacon, HID Landing Lights, LED Engine and Saphir Oil Reservoir Inspection Lights

Crew Step

Warning Lights

Extended Warning Lights

Battery System

Battery Minder, Concorde RG-380 Series Main Battery

Storage

Nose Box Bulkhead Organizer, Headrest Storage Box in Front Cockpit

Smoke System

20-gallon smoke oil system

Fire Protection

Safecraft Fire Bottle

Control System

US-Style Stick Grip in Front Cockpit

Switch System

Fire, Seat Unblock, and RAT Switches Relocated to FCP

Power Ports

USB Ports in Front Cockpit

Landing Gear

US-Style Landing Gear Strut Servicing Ports

Safety Equipment

Seat parachutes are gray Strong brand L-39 models and in good condition

Fuel Computer

Shadin MiniFlo - Fuel Computer

Transponder

Becker ATC 4401 - ATC Transponder 2

Outside Air Temperature

Davtron - Outside Air Temperature

Clock

Davtron M811B - Clock

Battery Tender

Battery minder

Battery

Concorde RG-380 - series main battery

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year: 2010

Paint Year: 2010

Interior Notes: Cockpits are restored in light gray overall with dark gray and black panels and are in very good condition. Transparencies are in good general condition. Ejection seats and canopy jettison systems are disarmed and system components removed. Seat parachutes are gray Strong brand L-39 models and in good condition.

Exterior Notes: Paint is three-color light/medium/dark blue camouflage over light gray belly with yellow highlights and is in very good condition. Access panel hardware has been restored or replaced with stainless steel fasteners.