RYAN PT20 – N14984
The Ryan PT20 has been used as a military trainer in the 1930’s. Originally only 30 PT20’s were manufactured. This aircraft in one of the only 3 PT20’s still flying. The airplane is powered by a Menasco Super Pirate D4 engine 134 hp for take-off.
Modifications to the aircraft include:
- Y150 angle drive starter
- Re-installations of battery, voltage regulator and generator
- Engine was removed for re-installation of original optional internal starter gears
- Reassemble all necessary brackets and bell cranks for overhauled magneto advance and retard
- New cowling fabricated and new spinner installed to replace damaged original spinner
- Manufacture radio box on right side rear cockpit with original flex conduit and install new Becker avionics
- Flying and Landing wires all sanded and repainted
- Entire aircraft re-rigged prior to test flight

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Hollister, CA 95023
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