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Nanchang CJ-6A

Nanchang CJ-6A
CJ6
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CJ-6A
Nanchang · CJ-6A
Model overview

Fleet & certification

Built
182
Active
181
Market

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Marketplace

3 for sale right now

Safety & ops history

Where to look next

Detailed safety & ops history coming soon — view this model's FAA Airworthiness Directives at FAA.gov.

Nanchang CJ-6A market & fleet intelligence

Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Nanchang CJ-6A fleet — updated daily.

Fleet age

50 yearsmedian age

Of the 154 registered Nanchang CJ-6A with a known build year (85% of the 182 we track), the median age is 50 years.

Registration activity

9changed registration in 12 months

9 of the 182 registered Nanchang CJ-6A we track changed registration in the last 12 months (5% of the fleet), across 9 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.

Fleet activity — last 90 days
Aircraft seen flying
3
Tracked flights
8
Tracked flight hours
4
Share of fleet flying
2%

3 Nanchang CJ-6A were tracked flying in the last 90 days (2% of the registered fleet), across 8 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.

For sale now

3Nanchang CJ-6A listed for sale

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Nanchang CJ-6A manuals & documents

1 document for the Nanchang CJ-6A — Systems Description. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.

Overview
System Description of the Nanchang CJ-6 Pneumatic System · 2017

This document provides a detailed description of the pneumatic system of the Nanchang CJ-6A aircraft, including its components and troubleshooting tips. It serves as a supplement to the CJ Maintenance Manuals, helping users understand the system's operation and maintenance requirements.

  • The CJ-6A pneumatic system operates various functions typically managed by electric-hydraulic systems in Western aircraft.
  • Key functions include engine starting, wheel braking, flap actuation, and gear retraction/extension.
  • Air pressure is supplied from an external fill point or the main air bottle.
  • The system includes multiple check valves to prevent backflow and isolate circuits.
  • Maintenance of check valves is necessary to ensure system reliability.
  • The main air bottle is located mid-ship on the starboard side, while the emergency bottle is on the port side.
  • The system features a ground service port for external air filling.
  • Flexible hoses are used for brakes and flaps, requiring regular inspection.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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