VH-TRO - NORTH AMERICAN T28D 5

NORTH AMERICAN

T28D-5

51-3722

VH-TRO

Used

8965.9

✈️ FOR SALE: VH-TRO – A Rare, Low-Time T-28 Trojan Warbird Serial Number: 51-3722 Total Time: 8,965.9 hrs Location: Warnervale, NSW, Australia ️ The Mighty VH-TRO – “Huff ’n’ Puff” A unique opportunity to own one of the finest restored North American T-28 Trojans in the skies today. With an extensive history across multiple air forces and a meticulous restoration completed in 2022, VH-TRO is an absolute standout in the warbird world. This is not just another Trojan—it’s a low-time, high-integrity, and turnkey warbird ready for shows, collection, or personal adventure. Restoration & Major Works (2022) • New Engine: Curtiss-Wright R-1820 o TSN: 118.4 hrs (TBO 1000 hrs) • New Components: Magnetos, hoses, aileron cables, seat belts, fuel control unit, and oil cooler • Overhauled Systems: o Propeller (Hamilton Standard) – 649.9 hrs since new, blades overhauled 2022 o Governor & Hydraulic Pump Modern Avionics Suite • Garmin GNC255 NAV/COM • Garmin GTX345 ADS-B IN/OUT • AV-30 by uAvionix (EFIS) • JPI EDM-700 (CHT/EGT/Voltage Monitoring) • New Concorde Battery (Installed 2/2025) Why VH-TRO? • Provenance: Genuine ex-military pedigree (USAF, Southeast Asia service) • Restored to Fly: Painstakingly rebuilt and maintained for modern operation • Low Engine Hours: Just 118.4 hrs since new • Reliable & Capable: Ready for cross-country flight, airshows, or private enjoyment • Easy to Operate: Docile handling and trainer heritage make it one of the best warbirds to fly Included • Full documentation and logbooks • Airworthiness certification • Restoration records • Ongoing support from warbird restoration professionals

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