General
Year: 1944
Manufacturer: NORTH AMERICAN
Model: TF51D
Registration #: N5483V
Serial Number: 44-73158
Condition: Used
Total Time: 10
Number of Seats: 2
Description: North American P-51D s/n 44-73158N currently under restoration and conversion to full dual control configuration as a TF-51. The restoration is expected to take 36 months. Everything will be new or zero timed. A unique opportunity to acquire a new Mustang rebuilt to your specifications. Call for more details.
Airframe
Airframe Notes: This North American Mustang is being restored as a full dual control TF-51 Mustang by legendary restorer Tom Reilly. Reilly’s most recent restoration is the award wining North American XP-82 Twin Mustang.
The Wings are currently being built by Odegaard Wings.
The fuselage will be built be a leading restoration shop who specializes in Mustang fuselages.
Upon completion the fuselage and wings will be delivered to Tom Reilly Vintage Aircraft Inc. where the rest of the aircraft is currently under restoration.
The engine will be overhauled to zero time specifications.
The restoration is expected to be completed within 36 months. The aircraft will be completed, test flown and licensed in the Limited Category. Customer to choose final specifications and paint / polish.
The payment structure will consist of a sizable down payment which will secure the project. The balance of the purchase price will be payable in quarterly payments billed against the restoration contract.
All parts for the project have been acquired by the restorer over the past 20 years. Many are New Old Stock.
Engine
Hot Section Time 1 : 0
Engine 1 Time: 0 SMOH
Engine Notes: Packard V-1650-7
O SMOH
Props
Prop Notes: Hamilton Standard 24D50
0 SMOH
Modifications/Conversions
Modifications/Conversions: Aircraft is being restored as a full dual control TF-51 to T.E.M.C.O. standards.
Avionics
Avionics/Radios: TBD
Exterior
Exterior Notes: Painted / Polished to customers specifications
Inspection Status
Inspection Status: Aircraft restoration will be completed, test flown, and delivered.
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