1955 NORTH AMERICAN T28B
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable NORTH AMERICAN Single-Engine Piston listings ($299,000), then adjusts for:
- Year +8 vs comparable listings +12.8%
- Modern GPS navigator (uncommon in comps) +3.0%
- Autopilot (uncommon in comps) +2.0%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | NORTH AMERICAN T28B |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Avionics / GPS | Garmin GNS 430 |
Description
AIRCRAFT RESTORATION DETAILS:The entire Aircraft underwent a meticulous restoration, costing over a million dollars to achieve museum-piece level.- The fuselage has been installed in a factory jig and reskinned; this structure has been cleaned, inspected, stripped, corrosion-protected, and primed.- The aft fuselage has been disassembled, inspected, cleaned, re-primed, and new skins have been installed.- Main wing sections are new Navy surplus parts that have been cleaned, inspected, and primed.- Outer wing panels have been completely disassembled and inspected, with new skins installed.- Dual control switching system - A large number of pictures for the restoration are available.NEW MAJOR PARTS INSTALLED:- Ailerons- Elevators- Vertical Stabilizers- Horizontal Stabilizers (rebuilt to strengthened T-28D specifications)- All new or overhauled placards- All critical fittings have been NDI tested- All tubing has been replaced with new components- All hardware has been replaced- New control cables- All hydraulic components have been overhauled- Overhauled landing gear struts- Fuel cells overhauled- Instruments overhauled- New instrument panels fabricated and installedMore to come soon!
Modifications
Air Wolf oil filter system Oil shut-off valve Pre-oiler Shadin Mini-Flo digital fuel flow Oil scavenge system Auxiliary hydraulic pump Flight hour recorder AstroTech LC-2 digital chronometer Heated pitot OAT gauge External power receptacle Dual rotating beacons Anti-static wicks Canopy air vents Cleveland brakes Oxygen system Reinforced horizontal stabilizers (tail mod) Hooker 5-point harness system Stainless steel floor scuff plates Baggage door warning light Butler new-production seat-pack parachutes designed for the T-28, with sheepskin covers. Overhauled July 2026 Military records included a lot of them Photo album of the restoration process
Avionics
Dual cockpit control switching system Dual Collins VHF-20 COMMs Dual Collins VIR-30 NAVs Collins TDR-90 transponder Marker beacon receiver King KN-63 digital DME with dual indicators Strikefinder Dual Northern Airborne Technology AA-24-T-28 audio panels Northstar GPS-60 GPS S-TEC 6-2 autopilot, coupled with altitude hold Dual PC-14C solid-state inverters Garmin 430 ADS-B equipped
General
| Year | 1955 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN |
| Model | T28B |
| Registration # | N128BS |
| Serial Number | 138240 |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KMYF |
| Total Time | 14,147 |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Dual cockpit control switching system Dual Collins VHF-20 COMMs Dual Collins VIR-30 NAVs Collins TDR-90 transponder Marker beacon receiver King KN-63 digital DME with dual indicators Strikefinder Dual Northern Airborne Technology AA-24-T-28 audio panels Northstar GPS-60 GPS S-TEC 6-2 autopilot, coupled with altitude hold Dual PC-14C solid-state inverters Garmin 430 ADS-B equipped |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Air Wolf oil filter system Oil shut-off valve Pre-oiler Shadin Mini-Flo digital fuel flow Oil scavenge system Auxiliary hydraulic pump Flight hour recorder AstroTech LC-2 digital chronometer Heated pitot OAT gauge External power receptacle Dual rotating beacons Anti-static wicks Canopy air vents Cleveland brakes Oxygen system Reinforced horizontal stabilizers (tail mod) Hooker 5-point harness system Stainless steel floor scuff plates Baggage door warning light Butler new-production seat-pack parachutes designed for the T-28, with sheepskin covers. Overhauled July 2026 Military records included a lot of them Photo album of the restoration process |
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Service Logs
| Propeller | Propeller.pdf |
|---|---|
| Aircraft | Flight Log.pdf Airframe.pdf |
| Miscellaneous | Experimental.pdf |
| Engine | Engine (3).pdf |