Nanchang CJ-6A Aircraft under $200,000
3 used Nanchang CJ-6A aircraft for sale under $200,000 · 2-seat · $39K – $199K · updated 3 hours ago
About the Nanchang CJ-6A
The Nanchang CJ-6 is a radial-engined, all-metal tandem primary trainer that has become a favourite among warbird enthusiasts. Aerobatic, rugged and far more affordable than a WWII fighter, it delivers authentic radial warbird character — the sound, the handling and the ex-military presence — with relatively manageable running costs for the class.
Nanchang CJ-6A Specifications
Model specThe Nanchang CJ-6A is a 2-seat warbirds with a cruise speed of 160 kt (296 km/h), a range of 380 nm (704 km).
3 Nanchang CJ-6A For Sale
There are currently 3 used Nanchang CJ-6A for sale, ranging from $39,500 to $199,000, with a median asking price of $79,900.
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Nanchang CJ-6A Price & Cost
How much does a Nanchang CJ-6A cost? Used CJ-6A prices: $39K – $199K, average $106K (median $79K), across 3 priced of 3 active listings.
Based on 2 priced listings.
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 Nanchang CJ-6A
Every Nanchang CJ-6A faces a mandatory 1,500-hour overhaul, so the single biggest factor in used price is how much time remains before that overhaul is due — a fresh-overhaul airframe can be worth a large share of the $45,000 overhaul cost more than one approaching its limit.
What to check before buying
- Time to overhaul — hours and years remaining to the 1,500-hour limit; this dominates resale value more than total time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records; missing logs cut value and complicate financing.
- Damage history — any prior accident, hard landing or blade strike; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a glass panel vs steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
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Nanchang CJ-6A Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Nanchang CJ-6A by Price
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Nanchang CJ-6A Safety Record
Across all CJ-6A variants, 6 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1996–2006. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 23, 2006 | Queen Creek, AZ | Incident | The total loss of engine power resulting from the failure of the engine's air compressor due to a seized piston, which r… |
| Jan 21, 2001 | EDGEWOOD, TX | Fatal (2) | the pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance with the tower guy wire while the airplane was in cruise flight. A c… |
| May 30, 1999 | Ocean City, MD | Serious | Was the pilot leaving the magneto switch in the on position while hand rotating the propeller. |
| May 16, 1998 | PAGELAND, SC | Serious | Was the inadvertent stall of the airplane by the pilot-in-command while attempting to clear trees beneath the airplane d… |
| May 16, 1996 | SHREVEPORT, LA | Fatal (2) | a loss of engine power due to failure of the pressure carburetor diaphragm which led to restricted fuel flow through the… |
NTSB records 1996–2006. Includes all Nanchang CJ-6A variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.