1937 BOEING/STEARMAN PT-17 KAYDET
Description
For sale, a rare and beautifully presented historic early Stearman PT13A with pre-war and wartime US military training history. Finished in the distinctive blue and yellow colours of aircraft “466”, G-PTBA combines classic open-cockpit warbird flying with the character of a Lycoming R-680-17 radial engine.
Extensively restored in 2010 by Vintage Fabrics, one of the UK’s leading vintage aircraft restoration specialists, G-PTBA benefits from a UK Certificate of Airworthiness, with its annual inspection and National Airworthiness Review Certificate valid until 29 July 2027. An opportunity to own a stunning example of one of aviation’s most recognisable biplanes.
History:
Built in 1937, serial number 75045 was delivered from Boeing’s Wichita factory in October that year and assigned to Randolph Field, Texas, carrying identification number 466.
Its subsequent training career included assignments to the Curtiss-Reynolds operation in Illinois, Spartan School of Aeronautics in Oklahoma, and training establishments at Hemet, Sequoia and Hancock Fields in California. Later postings took the aircraft to Napier Field, Alabama, and Bush Field, Georgia.
Released from military service in July 1945, it subsequently entered civilian ownership as N60658, becoming N731 in 1953. It joined the UK register as G-PTBA in 2016.Specifications
Year1937
ManufacturerBOEING/STEARMAN
ModelPT-17 KAYDET
Registration #G-PTBA
Serial Number75045
FlightRulesVFR
ConditionUsed
Total Time6,169
Engine 1 Time300 SOH
Engine NotesLycoming R-680-17 radial engine 904 hours total, Top End Overhaul by Vintech
Prop NotesBrand new Sensenich W98JA56 wooden propeller, fitted in July 2026
Avionics/RadiosTrig TY91 VHF radio
King KT76A Transponder
PM1200 Intercom
Traditional analogue flight and engine instrumentation
Additional Equipment2 x Seat parachutes
Tow bar
Canopy Cover
Spare magnetos
Spare exhaust ring
Spare stubs
Exterior NotesStriking blue fuselage with yellow wings and tailplane, US military insignia and prominent “466” markings. The striped rudder completes a period military training scheme that gives this aircraft real presence on the ground and in the air. Recovered to exceptional standard by Vintage fabrics 2010.
9/10
Interior NotesBeautiful period cockpits retain the unmistakable character of the Stearman, with the benefit of modern radio and intercom.
9/10
Inspection StatusAnnual Inspection valid until 29/07/2027
Aerobatic
Year1937|
ManufacturerBOEING/STEARMAN|
ModelPT-17 KAYDET|
Registration #G-PTBA|
Serial Number75045|
FlightRulesVFR|
ConditionUsed|
Total Time6,169|
Engine 1 Time300 SOH |
Engine NotesLycoming R-680-17 radial engine 904 hours total, Top End Overhaul by Vintech|
Prop NotesBrand new Sensenich W98JA56 wooden propeller, fitted in July 2026|
Avionics/RadiosTrig TY91 VHF radio
King KT76A Transponder
PM1200 Intercom
Traditional analogue flight and engine instrumentation|
Additional Equipment2 x Seat parachutes
Tow bar
Canopy Cover
Spare magnetos
Spare exhaust ring
Spare stubs|
Exterior NotesStriking blue fuselage with yellow wings and tailplane, US military insignia and prominent “466” markings. The striped rudder completes a period military training scheme that gives this aircraft real presence on the ground and in the air. Recovered to exceptional standard by Vintage fabrics 2010.
9/10|
Interior NotesBeautiful period cockpits retain the unmistakable character of the Stearman, with the benefit of modern radio and intercom.
9/10|
Inspection StatusAnnual Inspection valid until 29/07/2027
Aerobatic|
