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1984 Aero L-39C AlbatrosJet Aircraft • Rockford, IL, USA

This 1984 Aero L-39C Albatros (N57XJ, serial 432827) presents as a distinctive warbird with 1,326 total airframe hours and 926 hours on its SNEW-designated engine. The aircraft underwent a paint refresh in 2006, showcasing an eye-catching iridescent blue camouflage scheme over a light gray belly, with polished metal accents on the canopy skins and wing leading edges. Its two-seat cockpit blends vintage aesthetics with modern avionics, featuring dual Garmin G5 displays (serving as PFD and HSI in both front and rear positions), a GTN 750Xi GPS/NAV/COM, and an S-TEC System Fifty Five X autopilot.

The L-39C is equipped for both VFR and IFR...

Year
1984
Make
Aero
Series
L-39
Model
L-39C Albatros
Tail #
N57XJ
Serial #
432827

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,326.5 hrs
Engine 1 Time
926.4 hrs (SNEW)
Inspection Status
All specifications are subject to verification upon inspection. All aircraft are subject to prior sale or withdrawal from the market at any time.

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G5 - 2x as PFD and as HSI FCP, 1x RCP as PFD/HSI

GPS

Garmin GTN 750Xi - GTN NAV/COM 1/GPS

Comms

Garmin GTR 225 - GTR COM

Audio

Garmin GMA 347 - GMA Audio Panel

Autopilot

S-TEC System Fifty Five X - S-TEC X 2x Autopilot

ADS-B Out

Garmin GTX 33ES - GTX ADS-B Out Remote Transponder

EMS/EIS

Shadin MicroFlo - Fuel Computers FCP and RCP, Altitude Management System INOP

Additional Equipment

Angle of Attack Indicator

Alpha Systems Eagle AOA

Fuel Computers

Shadin MicroFlo - Fuel Computers FCP and RCP

Altitude Management System

Shadin AMS-2000 - Altitude Management System INOP

Clock

Davtron M811B - Clock in RCP

USB A/C Power Ports

Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB A/C power ports FCP and RCP

Navigation Lights

Whelen NAV/strobe - lights

AOA System

Alpha Systems Eagle AOA

Lighting

Whelen NAV/strobe lights

Storage

Upholstered nose box with aft bulkhead organizer, Upholstered tail storage box

Power Ports

Garmin GSB 15 - GSB USB A/C power ports FCP and RCP

Interior & Exterior

Paint Year
2006
Interior Notes
Cockpits are dark charcoal overall with light khaki instrument panels and upholstered accents.
Exterior Notes
Paint is glossy light, medium, and dark blue camouflage over a light gray belly and is in very good condition. Exterior panel fasteners are stainless steel and canopy skins and wing leading edges are polished metal.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Jet
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$435,000

Aircraft Location

Rockford, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 20, 2025: $435,000 - trade-a-plane

Apr 20, 2025: $435,000 - controller

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First Seen: Apr 20, 2025

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