Antonov AN-2 Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
2 used Antonov AN-2 aircraft for sale 1970s · 1-seat · updated 7 hours ago
About the Antonov AN-2
The Antonov An-2 is the legendary single-engine radial utility biplane — among the largest single-engine aircraft ever mass-produced. Powered by a big Shvetsov radial and renowned for astonishing low-speed and short-field ability, it hauls big loads in and out of rough strips for transport, agriculture, parachuting and freight. Rugged, characterful and unmistakable, it is a true STOL workhorse.
Antonov AN-2 Specifications
Model specThe Antonov AN-2 is a 1-seat single engine piston.
2 Antonov AN-2 For Sale
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Antonov AN-2 Price & Cost
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Antonov AN-2
When buying a Antonov AN-2, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Antonov AN-2
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Antonov AN-2 Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Antonov AN-2. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database