Probably the lowest total-time Bird Dog on the market with only 820 total airframe hours. Italian Air Force aircraft imported to the U.S. after being stored in a shipping container from approximately 1964 until 2005. Current owner is the third civilian A&P/IA owner over the past seven years. Complete logs since 2005. Aircraft has been flown regularly, always hangared, and has exceptional originality with numerous military features preserved.
Annual inspection completed June 2026. IFR current.
Airframe
Airframe
Italian Air Force aircraft
Stored in container approximately 1964–2005
Never operated on floats
Always hangared
Factory zinc chromate interior
Original military interior
Wind-up working clock
Keyed ignition and door locks
Expanded circuit breaker panel
Eisenhower step
Rifle rack
Front and rear cabin heaters
Tow bar included
Bruce custom aircraft cover
Kennon window shades
Removable "MARINE" decals
Original military first aid packet
Original military POH
Original parts manuals
Southeast Asia charts
Numerous take-off spare parts included
Serious ramp appeal
Flare pod (installed, inoperative)
Rocket launchers on both wings (installed, inoperative)
Original rocket switch panel (inoperative)
Avionics
Avionics/Radios
Primary Panel
Garmin GNS 430W GPS/NAV/COM
Garmin GMA 347 Audio Panel
Garmin GTX 327 Transponder
ADS-B In & Out
Two Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instruments
Garmin 796 GPS
Garmin 295 GPS
Second Garmin COM Radio
JPI EDM-830 Engine Monitor
Additional Equipment
Original military avionics controls (inoperative)
IFF antennas (inoperative)
FM antennas (inoperative)
ADF antennas (inoperative)
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
IFR Current
Geiss landing gear modification
Electric flaps
Wet brakes
Guardian Carbon Monoxide detector/light
Jasco-Hartzell 50-amp alternator
Backlit instruments
Amp meter
Load meter
28V and 14V power outlets (front & rear)
Remote-control 406 ELT
GI CO₂ fire extinguisher
Rosen sun visors
Strobe lights
Front and rear full flight controls
2023 Concorde RG-24 sealed battery
Modern wiring throughout
50-amp alternator
Reiff engine preheat system
28V & 14V accessory power outlets
Bruce aircraft cover
Kennon window shades
Tow bar
Two Clark flight helmets
Original military POH
Original parts manuals
Southeast Asia charts
Original first aid kit
Numerous spare take-off parts
Exterior
Exterior
Paint
Military camouflage
Rated 8/10
Interior
Interior
Condition: 9+/10
Features
Original military interior
Factory zinc chromate finish
Five-point inertia harnesses (front and rear)
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection: June 2026
IFR Certification: Current
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