1940 Ryan ST-M Aircraft

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Sold on: 4/05/2018
Priced as: $175,000
1940 Ryan ST-M Aircraft
Aircraft TypeWarbirds/Classics
MakeRyan
ModelST-M
ConditionUsed Aircraft
Sale TypeFor Sale
CurrencyUS $
Price $175,000
LocationQueensland, Australia
Registration NoVH-AGW
Serial Number465
Year Built1940
Total Time Airframe1400
Comments

If you are looking for a pristine, like new, completely rebuilt, ground-up restoration, look somewhere else. This is not a brand new aircraft built around an original data plate.

This is a gorgeous, rare example of a low time, original, 78 year old aircraft. She has less than 1,400 hours total time since new and no major damage history. She is in beautiful shape, but is still in her original skin, has most of her original instruments and shows a patina consistent with a genuine antique.

Originally part of an order of 48 Ryan ST-Ms made by the Netherlands Government in Exile for Netherlands East Indies Naval Air Force, she was built at the end of 1940 and shipped to Java.

In 1942, she and all of the other surviving Ryans were shipped to Australia for use in training Dutch pilots for the war effort. After initial use by Dutch pilots in Australia, she and the other 34 Ryan STMs were taken over by RAAF and given the designation Ryan Trainer. She seems to have been used primarily for general flying, rather than training, however.

After the war, the Ryans were disposed of by the military, and in 1945, she was purchased by Brown & Dureau Pty Ltd, of Melbourne, Victoria. This company refurbished the aircraft and converted her to the civilian register.

Since then, she has been flown off and on, had the original Menasco Pirate engine replaced another Menasco Pirate engine in the 1950's, briefly wore a Lycoming engine, had the Menasco returned to its rightful place, done skywriting and has had a variety of minor dings and repairs. The fabric was replaced several times, but the skins and structure, as well as the instrument panels and most of the instruments have stayed original for 78 years!

We have posted all logbooks on our website, along with a history by Geoff Goodall.

www.acme-aviation.com.a




Engine Specifications

Menasco Pirate 175 SMO

Interior

Maroon leather. Original instrument panel, mostly original in

Exterior

Polished Aluminium. Beautiful

*PLEASE NOTE: Aircraft specifications are subject to verification by the purchaser. It is up to you as the purchaser to conduct your due diligence. Unless given to you in writing by the seller, no warranties are implied or given. Aircraft or parts may be withdrawn from sale at any time. If the price does not contain the notation that it is the total price, the price may or may not include costs such as Stamp Duty, Transfer fees, GST and other State or Federal charges. Please confirm price, fees, charges and features with the seller of the Aircraft or Part.

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Seller Information

Contact Name:Shawn Kelly
Seller Type:Dealer
Dealership:Shawn Kelly
Location:Queensland, Australia
Cell:0400023366
Listing ID:4896

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