N613K - TRAVEL AIR MYSTERY SHIP
Aircraft Summary
General
Manufacturer
TRAVEL AIR
Model
MYSTERY SHIP
Serial Number
RC-2002
Condition
Used
Registration #
N613K
Based at
United Kin
Description
A Unique, One-of-a-Kind, Record Breaking Airplane!
This Aircraft is One of Only Two Surviving Travel Air Mystery Ships!
Airframe
Total Time
0.0
Airframe Notes
0 Hrs Since World Class Restoration by JME Aviation Ltd.
Engine
Engine Notes
Wright R760(J-6-7), 425 H.P.
0 Hrs SMOH
Props
Prop Notes
Hamilton Standard 5406AL
0 Hrs SPOH
Additional Equipment
Additional Equipment
HISTORY:
On the 5th August 1930, the aeroplane was flown by Pancho Barnes to capture the Women’s Air Speed record at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Airport, breaking the record previously held by Amelia Earhart, raising it to 196.19 mph, Barnes broke the record by nearly 14 mph, making four passes over a measured one-mile course at a level of 150-160 feet. This aircraft has also been flown by many of aviation’s greatest including Howard Hughes and Paul Mantz.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Wing Span: 29 feet 2 inches
Length: 20 feet 2 inches
Height: 7 feet 9 inches
Gross Weight: 1,940 lbs
Empty Weight: 1,475 lbs
Useful Load: 465 lbs
PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Speed: 227 mph
Stall Speed: 70 mph
Landing Speed: 70 mph
Rate of Climb (ft.min.): 3,000
Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft.
Range: 525 miles
Cruising Speed: 150 mph
Exterior
Exterior Notes
Overall Red and Black, Union Gasoline Markings, Polished Silver Propeller- Excellent Condition
Interior
Interior Notes
Restored with Black Cockpit, Zinc green tubing and Solid Wood Floor- Excellent Condition
Inspection Status
Inspection Status
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