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PORTERFIELD AIRCRAFT COMPANYSingle-engine piston · LIMA, OH

1940 Porterfield Aircraft Company Collegiate

Price
$29,900
Year
1940
Total time
450 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Sale Status
For Sale
Make/Model
PORTERFIELD AIRCRAFT COMPANY COLLEGIATE
Registration #
N23428
Serial #
858
Total time
450
Engine 1 Time
456 HOURS
Prop 1 Time
0 HOURS
Useful Load
816 lb
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
VFR

Airframe

1940 Porterfield Collegiate CP-65 - Classic Taildragger Charm

Step back into aviation history with this beautifully preserved 1940 Porterfield Collegiate. Known for its lightweight design and forgiving handling, this vintage aircraft is perfect for enthusiasts, collectors, or pilots looking for a truly unique flying experience.

Powered by a reliable Continental engine, this Collegiate offers smooth performance and classic stick-and-rudder flying at its finest. Fabric and wood construction showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while its timeless design turns heads on every ramp.

Whether you're adding to a collection or chasing the romance of early general aviation, this Porterfield delivers nostalgia you can actually fly.

Engine

Engine
Continental A65 (65HP)
SPOH
New 9/15/2025

Propeller

Prop
9/15/2025 -0- Time

Avionics

Avionics
Battery Operated ICOM Handheld COMM
Avionics
Sigtronic 2 place Intercom

Interior

Interior
Burnt Red
Seats
Black
Exterior
Burnt Red/orange, Silver Stripe 7/10

Remarks

Maximum speed
108 mph (174 km/h, 94 kn)
Cruise speed
98 mph (158 km/h, 85 kn)
Range
300 mi (483 km, 260 nmi)
Service ceiling
15,000 ft (4,570 m)
Rate of climb
600 ft/min (3.0 m/s)

Detailed Description

1940 Porterfield Collegiate CP-65 - Classic Taildragger Charm

Step back into aviation history with this beautifully preserved 1940 Porterfield Collegiate. Known for its lightweight design and forgiving handling, this vintage aircraft is perfect for enthusiasts, collectors, or pilots looking for a truly unique flying experience.

Powered by a reliable Continental engine, this Collegiate offers smooth performance and classic stick-and-rudder flying at its finest. Fabric and wood construction showcase the craftsmanship of a bygone era, while its timeless design turns heads on every ramp.

Whether you're adding to a collection or chasing the romance of early general aviation, this Porterfield delivers nostalgia you can actually fly.

Remarks

All AD's complied with Complete Logbooks