VH-JKV - 1942 VULTEE BT 13A


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    Aircraft Summary


    General

    Year
    1942
    Manufacturer
    VULTEE
    Model
    BT-13A
    Registration #
    VH-JKV
    Serial Number
    AF-41-23063
    Condition
    Used
    Total Time
    3620
    Description
    Engine changed and propeller overhauled during reassembly. AirWolf oil filter kit fitted. Fuel tanks resealed. New safety harnesses and seat cushions fitted. Inertia starter system overhauled 2022. Engine hoses renewed 2022. Main tyres and battery replaced 2022. Tailwheel tyre replaced approximately 6/24 and annually. Icom A-210 radio Narco AT150 transponder. Cockpits and panels present as WW2 original. This aircraft is flown regularly and averages about 40 hours per year. Some spares and associated equipment included, details on request.

    Airframe

    Airframe Notes
    Army serial AF-41-23063 accepted November 1942. Documented WW2 history serving with 761st Basic Flying Training Squadron at Chico, California. Restored to flight status in Oklahoma in 2005 and Standard Airworthiness Certificate issued in 2006 as N51BT. Exported to Australia November 2011. Australian airworthiness certificate issued March 2012 as VH-JKV.

    Engine

    Engine Notes
    Engine P&W 985 TSO approx 445.

    Props

    Prop Notes
    Prop HS 2D30 TSO approx 445hrs.

    Inspection Status

    Inspection Status
    Fresh annual inspection from December 2024.


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