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2007 Papa 51 Ltd. CO. Thunder MustangSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Reno, NV, USA

This 2007 Papa 51 Ltd. Co. Thunder Mustang, registration N251GA, is an exceptionally rare and well-sorted experimental homebuilt now offered at $475,000. Based at KRTS in Reno, Nevada, the aircraft has accumulated 431 total hours and has no known damage history. It benefits from a recent annual condition inspection valid through April 2027, with a transponder inspection due the same month and the ELT battery due July 2027. The airframe has had three owners since new and was hangared at Reno Stead Airport.

The heart of this Thunder Mustang is a Falconer V12 engine producing 760 horsepower, with 202 hours since a major overhaul performed by...

Year
2007
Make
Papa 51 Ltd. CO.
Series
Thunder
Model
Thunder Mustang
Tail #
N251GA
Serial #
AITM016

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
748 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
431 hrs
Engine 1 Time
202 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Annual Condition Inspection Due 4/2027. Transponder Inspection Due 4/2027. ELT Battery Due 7/2027.

Avionics

PFD

Garmin G3X - Touch PFD/MFD GDU 10.6" Touchscreen With Synthetic Vision (SVT)

AP

Garmin GFC 500 - GFC Autopilot With GMC 507 Controller

EMS

Garmin G3X - GEA Engine Indication System (EIS)

Audio

Garmin GMA 245R - GMA Audio Panel

Comms

Garmin GTR 20 - GTR #1 VHF Communications Radio

MFD

Garmin GDU 460 - G3X Touch PFD/MFD GDU 10.6" Touchscreen With Synthetic Vision (SVT)

GPS

Garmin GPA 20A - GPA WAAS GPS

ADSB

Garmin GTX 45R - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder (With Wireless Connext Functionality)

ADS-B In

Garmin GTX 45R - GTX ADS-B In/Out Transponder (With Wireless Connext Functionality)

Additional Equipment

Exhaust System

Plumbed for water sprayers on the radiator

Spare Engine

A complete spare engine ready for rebuild

ELT

Artex ELT 345 - ELT 406Mhz ELT

Engine Management System

MoTeC M600 - Dual

Battery

Standby/Back-up Battery

Alternator

Dual Alternators

USB Port

Mid-Continent TA202 USB Port

Headsets

Bose Aircraft-Powered LEMO Headset Jacks For Pilot And Passenger Seats

Interior & Exterior

Interior Year
2025
Paint Year
2014
Interior Notes
New Interior By Stubby Interiors 2/2025. Finished/Upholstered Baggage Compartment.
Exterior Notes
Aircraft Is Currently Custom-Wrapped In A Red, Silver, And Black Scheme. New Paint By Kracon Aircraft 7/2014 World War II Era P-51D Paint Scheme - Silver Metallic With Dark Blue Metallic And Yellow Stripes.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Model
Falconer V12
Engine Power
760 HP
Propeller Model
Hartzell HC-B3TN-26X1

Asking Price

$475,000

Aircraft Location

Reno, NV, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Jul 13, 2026: $475,000 - controller

Jul 1, 2025: $475,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 1, 2025

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