Description:
A well-maintained 1943 North American SNJ-4, straight and true with no damage history. This aircraft has been remanufactured and factory-upgraded in 1952, maintaining its original integrity while remaining a reliable, head-turning warbird.
Aircraft Details:
• Total Time: 8,434 hours
• Engine: 840 SMOH (Overhauled with NOS parts)
• Prop: 840 SNEW (New when installed with overhauled engine)
• Configuration: Standard category, no modifications or weight-saving hacks
Airframe & History:
• Former IFR trainer with full original panels (front & back)
• Previously used as a photo-mapping ship, accumulating mostly straight-and-level flight time
• No heavy wings, no trim issues—flies like a proper T-6
• Polished aluminum exterior, no bondo, no hidden surprises
Avionics & Equipment:
• King KX-97 COM
• King transponder
Engine & Performance:
• Overhauled in the late ‘60s with all NOS parts
• New mags & ignition harness
• Good compressions, smooth operation, solid temps & pressures even on hot days
Interior & Condition:
• Green tubing & center section (paint shows some chipping but no corrosion)
• Not a museum piece, but well-maintained and regularly flown
This authentic warbird always turns heads at fly-ins, airshows, and on the ramp. Fly it, enjoy it, and own a piece of history.
📍 Location: Lincoln, CA
Contact: Eugene Bibber – (USA) – Use Contact Link Above