N128BS - 1955 NORTH AMERICAN T28B
Aircraft Summary
General
Year
1955
Manufacturer
NORTH AMERICAN
Model
T28B
Registration #
N128BS
Serial Number
138240
Condition
Used
Based at
KMYF
Total Time
14147
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!
Airframe
Airframe Notes
Total hours since restoration: 469.9
Total hours since new: 14,147
Condition Inspection July 2026
91.411 and 91.413 July 2026
Engine
Engine Notes
Curtiss-Wright R-1820-86B S/N BL520629
Hours since overhaul 469.9
Freshly overhauled carburetor
Props
Prop Notes
Hamilton Standard 43D50 with mirror-finished hub and “Super B” blades
Hours since overhaul 469.9
Fresh 5-year AD 81-13-06 R2 March 2026
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
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
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Overall gloss dark blue with U.S. Navy VF-153 markings. Show-quality polyurethane finish in excellent condition.
Interior
Interior Notes
Overall gloss light gray with black glareshield and fabric seat cushions. Equipped with Hooker harnesses. Show-quality interior in excellent condition.
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