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1945 GRUMMAN TBM-3 AVENGER
Starts from the median asking price of 119 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($159,900), then adjusts for:
- Year -1 vs comparable listings -1.5%
- Airframe time +900 hr vs comps -1.8%
- Engine time +470 hr vs comps -3.8%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 28 FAA-registered +2.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Grumman TBM-3 AVENGER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 3,898 hrs |
| Engine time | 796 |
Description
Detailed Description Own a true piece of American military history! This TBM has the most AMAZING WWII story TBM-3E 85938 was accepted into military service on March 29, 1945, Between May and June, 85938 was assigned to VT-86. It didn't take long for 85938, coded '308', to enter combat. On July 28 it was being piloted by Lt Harry Badgerow as VT-86 attacked surface vessels at Kure Harbour, near Hiroshima, Japan. Harry got a well placed shot off and torpedoed the cruiser Oyodo. Later that same day, '308' sunk the destroyer Nashi. He also flew '308' over the battleship Missouriduring the signing of Japan's official surrender on September 2. Later, Harry flew relief packages to prisoners of war at Nagoya Castle. call or text for pictures. this is one that's truly shocking, the restoration quality is 2nd to none Restored by John Lane and his crew at Airpower Unlimited. Absolutely stunning restoration quality
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
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Previous listing for N7226C
1945 GRUMMAN TBM-3 AVENGER
- Then asking
- $985k
- Airframe
- 3,898 hrs
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