After a decade of successfully participating in airshows around Europe, our original USAF Cessna O-2A is looking for a new home.

USAF 67-21300 is a unique ship in many aspects: she was the very rst of several hundred O-2 s to be deployed to Vietnam. There she safely carried out hundreds of FAC missions over Vietnam and Laos. A signature of one of her pilots, who ew more than fty missions on on ship 300, is testimony to this unique historic fact. After the war, 21300 was used by several military branches in the continental US, before being deemed surplus. She was restored in the early 2000 s, won a prize at EAA Airventure and was brought to Europe in the summer of 2013. She comes equipped with a lot of the original military avionics and systems, many of which are still functional!

Now, the opportunity is yours to take: to own and operate this unique warbird and participate in the airshow circuit around the world.

Despite being an aboslute unique piece of military aviation history, the Cessna O-2A is relatively easy and affordable to operate. A Multi-Engine rating is required but in terms of handling, any pilot with some experience on the C172 or C182 will easily convert to the O-2. She carries four persons, fuel and luggage for long distance trips. With favourable weather, a trans-atlantic ferry ight can be performed without modi cations thanks to the radio stack and long-range tanks.

The O-2A has proven to be a reliable companion, with barely any AOG occurrences happening over the last ten years.

In 2020 during the COVID pandemic, an extensive maintenance check has been carried out. Corrosion and crack inspections and repairs to the wing spars have been carried out, as part of an extensive AD. Wing struts have been replaced. Control cables have been replaced where necessary and re-rigged. Fuel tanks have been inspected and when necessary, replaced. All AD s have been carried out and complied with. Compressions have been checked and have been found stellar and stable. (contact us for the full maintenance and repair report)

In short: 21300 is ready for another decade of performing at airshows!

Airplane time state:
TTAFSN: 9230
TSO Front: 1230
TSO Rear: 680
Propellers: 375

CONTACT US FOR FULL MAINTENANCE REPORT OF ITEMS COMPLETED IN LAST TWO YEARS.

VHF # 1 -VHF-20A -Control G2349A
VHF # 2 BECKER VHF
NAV # 1 -VIR-30A -Control G4481E
UHF -ARC-164
FM -622A
Attitude Indicator -ARU-44A
XPDR BECKER MODE-S
HSI -PN-101ACU -MD41-1328
Audio Control -NAT AA95-210
RMI -ID-250A -RMI
Converter -699Z-1L/F
ADF -ARN-83
GPS -KLN-90B
MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY -Argus 7000 C/E-TRAFFIC ADVISORY SYSTEM -TAS 600
Shadin ADC-200 Air Data Computer -air and fuel data shows on GPS
Pre-wired for ship s power on left yoke for Garmin Yoke mounted 496 GPS
Built in noise cancelling headset (4 Station) to include pre wire for 2 military helmets with ANR through ship s power. Four David Clark headsets included.

9/10 with spare parts

9/10

Smoke system

Aircraft comes with an extensive supply of spare parts, including avionics, interior parts and fairings.

Availability:
Available for immediate delivery. The recent extensive surgery has left some traces on the pristine exterior appearance of the aircraft. The current owner has committed to have these scars corrected by a concours-quality aircraft painter before delivery of the aircraft to its new owner. In the mean time, you are welcome to check out the aircraft at its current homebase Teuge, The Netherlands (EHTE).

Books:
Available including logs of last years of military use (NAS Fallon, VF125 Squadron)

Registration:
N-reg (N590D). Standard Category.

Compliant with EASA regulations (Mode S transponder, 403Khz ELT)

Current status: Airworthy and insured.

VAT: 21% to any private buyer in the European Union. VAT-free when sold outside EU.

All speci cations subject to veri cation of buyer upon inspection, withdrawal from market without prior notice.

Cessna O-2A 67-21300 is privately owned but has been operated by the Postbellum Foundation, a non-pro t organisation registered in The Netherlands. Anybody interested in operating the O-2 in similar manner in The Netherlands is welcome to contact us to discuss the possibility of continuation.