1993 Zlin Z-142
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1993 ZL N 142C A Rare European Trainer Built Like a Tank Precision. Strength. Authentic Aerobatic DNA. If you re looking for a cheap toy, this isn t it. If you re looking for a serious, overbuilt, all metal aerobatic trainer with real heritage and unmatched handling, you ve found the one aircraft in the U.S. market that actually delivers. The Zl n 142C is the successor to the legendary Z 42/43 series the aircraft line used for decades to train Eastern European military pilots. It was engineered with military grade structure, exceptional control harmony, and a level of robustness that Cessna and Piper simply never built into their trainers. Airplane time state: This 1993 Zl n 142C features a robust all metal airframe with only [TTAF]889 total time since new. It s powered by the reliable LOM M 337AK inverted six cylinder engine, currently showing [TTE]889 total time and [SMOH])0 hours since major overhaul.
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Tomas Slavisky
planecheck.com
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$87,587 *
CHF 70,000
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AZ | May 03, 2026 | — | Active | |
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Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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Contact for price
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, AZ | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Zlin Z-142
This 1993 Zlin Z-142 (N53ZN) is a single engine piston with 889 hours on the airframe. There are currently 3 Z-142 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $23,885 to $23,885.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N53ZN.
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Title Status
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