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    Airframe Family: Ryan ST / PT-16 / PT-20 / PT-21 / PT-22 Recruit / PT-23 / PT-25
    Latest Model:PT-22 Recruit
    Last Military Serial:41-15269 USAAF
    Construction Number:1298
    Last Civil Registration:N48742
    Latest Owner or Location:American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a PT-22.

    Circa 1941

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 41-15269.

    8 April 1959

    Certificate of airworthiness for N48742 (ST3KR, 1298) issued.

    22 April 1970

    Certificate of airworthiness for N48742 (ST3KR, 1298) issued.

    6 September 1991

    To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX with c/r N48742.

    In the inventory of Commemorative Air Force Airpower Museum, Midland International Airport (MAF), Midland, TX.
    View the Location Dossier

    Based at Commemorative Air Force-Inland Empire Wing, Riverside Municipal, Riverside, CA.
    View the Location Dossier

    Markings Applied: 269

    April 1997


    Photographer: Tom Tessier
    Notes: At MCAS El Toro, CA Open House

    24 August 2001

    Crashed.
    The accident occurred at Camarillo, CA, United States while cruising. The damage was substantial. The pilot reported he was giving rides in the antique aircraft to thank museum volunteers of the Confederate Air Force squadron. Before takeoff, the aircraft was fueled to capacity, which he reported was sufficient for 2 hours endurance. About 20 minutes after takeoff, while in normal cruise flight and without warning, the engine lost power...
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    1 January 2008

    Certificate of airworthiness for N48742 (ST3KR, 1298) issued.

    27 January 2013


    Photographer: Walt
    Notes: Taxiing to runway 24

    27 January 2013


    Photographer: Walt
    Notes: Lifting off and climbing out

    2 May 2015


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Air Show at Chino, California.

    24 August 2015

    To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX.
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     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
    Print Sources
     U.S. Military Out of Service 2010 by Andy Marden
    Internet Sources
     Aerial Visuals - The Locator by Mike Henniger, Senior Editor
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    National Transportation Safety Board
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