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1983 Aero L-39C AlbatrosJet Aircraft • Rockford, IL, USA

This 1983 Aero L-39C Albatros, registered as N831EF with serial number 332509, is offered at $565,000 by Code 1 Aviation, based at KRFD in Rockford, Illinois. The airframe has a total time of 1,846.5 hours, and the Ivchenko AI-25TL engine has 1,192.4 hours total time with 420.5 hours since overhaul. The aircraft is IFR equipped, configured for two seats, and its condition inspection is current through October 2026. The seller describes the jet as well-looked-after, noting that the mid-time engine and ejection seats with current pyros add peace of mind, and that all it needs is a pilot.

Enhancing its long-range capability, this L-39C...

Year
1983
Make
Aero
Series
L-39 Albatros
Model
L-39C Albatros
Tail #
N831EF
Serial #
332509

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Specifications

Category
Jet
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Training
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,846.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,192.4 hrs (TT)
Inspection Status
Last Condition Inspection: Oct 2025. Current through October 2026.

Avionics

GPS

Garmin GNS 530 - Front Cockpit: GNS GPS/NAV/COM. Rear Cockpit: GPS GPS.

Comms

Garmin GNS 530 - Front Cockpit: GNS GPS/NAV/COM, Remote COM 2

AP

S-Tec System 30 - Front Cockpit: Autopilot

Audio

Garmin GMA 340 - Front Cockpit: GMA Audio Panel

ADSB

Trig TT22 - Front Cockpit: ADS-B Out Transponder

PFD

Argus 5000CE - Front Cockpit: Moving Map Display. Rear Cockpit: Moving Map Display.

Additional Equipment

Ejection Seats

Ejection seats are armed with current pyros and parachutes are PL-70s.

Oxygen Regulators

US-Style oxygen regulators in front and rear cockpits

Fuel Tank

56 gallon auxiliary fuel tank

Tip Tanks

Extended 40 gallon tip tanks

Warning Lights

Crew step warning lights

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2003
Paint Year
2003
Interior Notes
Instrument panels are medium gray and cockpit paint is gray green, both in good condition.
Exterior Notes
Paint is gull gray overall with dark navy blue tail and tips with US Marine Corps markings and in good condition.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Jet
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Ivchenko
Engine Model
AI-25TL

Asking Price

$565,000

Aircraft Location

Rockford, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 31, 2026: $565,000 - controller

Contact Seller

First Seen: Aug 31, 2026

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Asking Price

$565,000