n-4566V - 1941 VULTEE BT 13A

1941

VULTEE

BT-13A

n-4566V

41-10643

Used

2

1941 Vultee BT-13A about 85% done on a ground up restoration. Aircraft is being restored to 100% military configuration. The BT-13 made by Vultee, is similar in size to the AT-6 Texan but had the P/W 985 engine &fixed gear. Used as a Basic Trainer and for aerobatic training of W.W.II Pilots - Cost of operation is far less than an AT-6 but about 90% of its speed. It was the most produced trainer in W.W.II but few remain with less than 20 flying. It has a normal civilian type certificate and does not require a restricted airworthyness certificate. Fly it anywhere any time, no flight restrictions what so ever unlike many war birds... Work on the aircraft is over 85% done, with all original instruments rebuilt (yellow tagged), original military configuration and equipment. Many rebuilt components, reassembled with new hardware, manuals and documentation. The BT-13A featured is N-4566V. It is the FIRST aircraft Frontier / Monarch Airlines owned (see history). It was built by Vultee in late 1941. It is Serial # 41-10643, it was received on Jan. 09, 1942 and was initially assigned to the USAAF Basic Pilot Training School, Shaw AAF, Sumter, SC on Jan. 18, 1942. It was transferred to the AAF Basic Pilot Training School, Gunter AAF, Montgomery, AL on Sep. 20, 1944. It was declared excess and disposed as surplus at Bush Field, Augusta, GA on Oct. 28, 1944. It was modified for civilian use and given a N-number of N-4566V and serial number of 2960. Nov. 27, 1941 - Built by Vultee Serial # 41-10643 (2960) Jan. 09, 1942 - Received by the US Government and was assigned to USAAF Basic Pilot Training School, Shaw AAF, Sumter, SC on Jan. 18, 1942. Sep. 20, 1944 - Transferred to the AAF Basic Pilot Training School, Gunter AAF, Montgomery, AL. Oct. 28, 1944 - Declared excess and disposed as surplus at Bush Field, Augusta, GA. May 15, 1945 - FAA records show a bill of sale from the Defense Plant Corp. to W&B Flying School (Ray Wilson and F. W. Bonfils) for $3,800. July 07, 1945 - Registration was applied for - Aircraft Nos. 41-10643 / 54244 / 2960. July 17, 1945 - An airworthyness certificate was granted. Aug. 06, 1945 - Partnership between Ray Wilson and F. W. Bonfils split and Ray Wilson Inc. becomes full owner (1669 Broadway, Room 305, Denver, CO.) Dec. 27, 1945 - Bill of sale to J. W. Dumont, Rutledge Field, Dupont, CO. July 19, 1946 - Letter to the FAA stating Ray Wilson Inc. has changed name to Monarch Airlines. Oct. 03, 1947 - Bill of sale to A. Margaret Hughes, 2619 east 12th. Av. Denver, CO. NOTE: Repairs orders to this time were done by Monarch Airlines. Jan. 12, 1951 - Bill of sale to Federal Heights Airport, 1100 North Federal Blvd. Denver, CO. Jan. 12, 1951 - Bill of sale to Dan McAnelly, 1485 S. Pearl St. Denver, CO. July 03, 1976 - Bill of sale to Dale Grashorn, From Mike Davi (California) July 31, 1984 - Bill of sale to Dale Grashorn, From Dan McAnelly NOTE: Two bills of sale were shown to Dale from two different people. Mike Davi was storing the parts for Dan McAnelly and tried to sell it. Dale ended up purchasing it from Dan McAnelly and this is why there are 2 bills of sale to one person. Oct. 05, 2000 - Bill of sale to Matthew Cutter (Durango, Colorado), From Dale Grasshorn (Dubuque, Iowa) The history of how it was moved from Colorado to California is sketchy. It went to Iowa for the next 24+ years and was totally pulled apart. A full restoration was being done by a W.W.II veteran. He injured his hand by an unrelated incident creating a movement disability, this forced him to stop on the project. On October 5, 2000, I purchased the aircraft and brought them back to Colorado. Airframe: Frame has been stripped, media blasted, inspected, repainted and refilled (oil). Engine Specs: Rebuilt by Aero-Engines Inc. Prop(s): Complete with spinner, needs overhaul. Additional Equipment: spare parts and motor. Exterior: Polished Aluminum. Avionics / Radios: 100% Military Configuration with Original Military Radio's. All gauges are yellow tagged and rebuilt. This included all new faces. Modifications / Conversions: Complete ground-up restoration. Restoring to 100% military setup. Restoration is over 85+% complete and is basically needing final assembly. Inspection Status: Feel free to come look it over. The work is top notch. Feel free to bring your IA and have him look it over. 1941 Vultee BT-13A