1941 Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet, restored, one owner for nearly 20 years, Hildesheim

A genuine 1941 US Army trainer (Army serial 41-8741), restored in Germany in 2015 and flown only about 45 hours since. The same private owner has had it for nearly 20 years, and it's hangared at Hildesheim (EDVM).

It's been through a fresh annual, VAT is paid in the EU, and it's finished in the original US Army training scheme with stencils.

The aircraft

• Registration N75010

• Total airframe time: 4,766 hours

• Approx. 45 hours since restoration (2015)

• Continental W-670-6A radial, approx. 150 hours since major overhaul

• MT 248 R 132-GAJ propeller, 45 hours since new

• Redline brakes, full rubber tailwheel

• Inertia starter, hand crank or electric

• Fuel: 46 US gal

• 2 seats, tandem

Avionics and equipment

• Trig TY91 radio

• Trig TT21 transponder

• Kannad 406 ELT

• NAV lights and strobe

• Oil pre-heater with 220V converter

Condition

The seller rates the exterior 10/10 and the interior as "like new old stock".

Known issues and deferred items: None noted.

Logs and documents

Scanned logbooks, the annual inspection report and restoration records are available on request. Please review them before bidding.

Inspection and flying

You're welcome to send your own mechanic to Hildesheim before the auction closes. Hangar space and full service are available at Hildesheim after the sale.

Registration

The aircraft is N-registered. If you're outside the US, ask us how ownership and registration work before you bid.

Who it suits

A collector, or a pilot with tailwheel experience, who wants a well-kept, low-time restoration of the classic American biplane trainer, ready to fly and already in Europe.