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2007 Papa 51 THUNDER MUSTANG
Starts from the median asking price of 1197 comparable Single-Engine Piston listings ($354,900), then adjusts for:
- Engine time -769 hr vs comps +6.2%
- Autopilot (66% of comps) +0.6%
- ADS-B (61% of comps) +1.0%
- Market supply: 1 for sale of 2 FAA-registered -5.0%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Papa 51 THUNDER MUSTANG |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | — |
| Engine time | 202 SMOH |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | Garmin GDU 460, GARMIN GAP 26, Pacific GEA 24 |
| Avionics / Autopilot | GARMIN GMC 507, GARMIN GFC 500 |
| Avionics / Audio panel | GARMIN GMA 245R |
Description
N251GA is an absolutely stunning and incredibly rare Thunder Mustang. It is sorted, well-maintained, highly-upgraded, and recently flown. You will not find a better Thunder Mustang for sale in the current market. It has no known damage history, recently upgraded Garmin panel, new interior, and an engine that has been completely calibrated and dialed by Shane Teklenburg (highly-renowned racing engine management and calibration expert). The plane was repainted in 2014 with a World War II P-51D paint scheme (shown in the last photo in the Controller photo gallery) but it currently is custom-wrapped in a modern racing scheme. N251GA is an amazing example of a Thunder Mustang and is ready for a new home!
Modifications
Dual batteries Dual alternators Dual MoTeC M600 ECU (engine management) systems Lamba O2 engine sensor Real time in-cockpit mixture control Upgraded PSRU (gearbox) Upgraded windage tray and oil tank Radiator plumbing for water-spray cooling system LED strobes/nav lights Spare engine (run out) included with sale in an “as is” condition
Avionics
Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD GDU 460 10.6” touchscreen Synthetic vision (SVT) GSU 25D ADHRS GAP 26 heated pitot tube and angle of attack (AOA) GEA 24 engine indication system (EIS) GAD 27 electronic adapter unit GMU 22 magnetometer GTP 59 OAT probe GPA 20A WAAS GPS Standby/back-up battery Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with GMC 507 controller Garmin GTR 20 #1 VHF communications radio Garmin GTR 20 #2 VHF communications radio Garmin GTX 45R ADS-B In/Out transponder (with wireless Garmin Connext functionality) Garmin GMA 245R audio panel Artex ELT 345 406mhz ELT Mid-Continent TA202 USB port Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset jacks for pilot and passenger seats
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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General
| Year | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PAPA 51 LTD. CO. |
| Model | THUNDER MUSTANG |
| Registration # | N251GA |
| Serial Number | AITM016 |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Condition | Used |
| Based at | KRTS - Reno, NV |
| Total Time | 431 |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
Engine
| Engine 1 Time | 202 SMOH |
|---|
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | HARTZELL |
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Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Garmin G3X Touch PFD/MFD GDU 460 10.6” touchscreen Synthetic vision (SVT) GSU 25D ADHRS GAP 26 heated pitot tube and angle of attack (AOA) GEA 24 engine indication system (EIS) GAD 27 electronic adapter unit GMU 22 magnetometer GTP 59 OAT probe GPA 20A WAAS GPS Standby/back-up battery Garmin GFC 500 autopilot with GMC 507 controller Garmin GTR 20 #1 VHF communications radio Garmin GTR 20 #2 VHF communications radio Garmin GTX 45R ADS-B In/Out transponder (with wireless Garmin Connext functionality) Garmin GMA 245R audio panel Artex ELT 345 406mhz ELT Mid-Continent TA202 USB port Bose aircraft-powered LEMO headset jacks for pilot and passenger seats |
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Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Dual batteries Dual alternators Dual MoTeC M600 ECU (engine management) systems Lamba O2 engine sensor Real time in-cockpit mixture control Upgraded PSRU (gearbox) Upgraded windage tray and oil tank Radiator plumbing for water-spray cooling system LED strobes/nav lights Spare engine (run out) included with sale in an “as is” condition |
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Interior
| Year Interior | 2025 |
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Exterior
| Year Painted | 2014 |
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