1929 Great Lakes 2T-1 Sport Trainer Biplane N202K - Price Pending

This fully restored 1929 Great Lakes 2T-1A Aerobatic Sport Trainer Biplane is widely associated with Betty Skelton, the famous aerobatic champion known as the "First Lady of Firsts." Betty purchased the 2T-1A in 1946 and named it "Little Stinker." She flew it to the International Female Aerobatic Championships in 1948 and launched her professional aerobatic career in that aircraft. The aircraft currently carries a Warner  Super Scarab 165 hp radial engine, rather than the original Cirrus engine installed when it was built. The FAA airworthiness date on record is April 10, 1963, which reflects certification history and modifications—not the original construction date. The "1948" date often seen in photo databases for N202K refers to its association with Betty Skelton and airshow activities during that period, not its manufacture year. The Smithsonian identifies Skelton's Great Lakes as a 1929 model that she was flying by 1946–1948.

Airframe

• Type Two-seat open-cockpit sport trainer/aerobatic biplane 
• Structure Steel-tube fuselage, wood wings, fabric covering
• Landing Gear Number Conventional tailwheel
• Serial Number 28
• Based 63S Colville, WA
• Seats Two (2) Tandem Seats
• Damage History No Damage History
• Hangared Always Since New
• Complete Original Logs Yes
• Annual Due Fresh With Purchase
• IFR Checks Due Not Applicable
• ELT Battery Due Unknown
• W&B 1580 GW, 1100 EW, 578 Useful Load

Standard Model Data - 2T-1A

• Dimensions Height: 7 ft 10 in, Wing Span: 26 ft 8 in Length: 20 ft 4 in, Wing Area 187.6 sq ft  
• Operating Weights Gross Weight: 3,400 lbs, Empty Weight: 2,237 lbs, Useful Load: 1,163 lbs, Standard Useable Fuel Capacity: 74 Gals, Payload w/ Standard Full Fuel: 683 lbs, Extended Useable Fuel Capacity 114 Gals, Payload w/ Full Useable Extended Fuel: 0 lbs, Nose Baggage Capacity: N/A lbs, Aft Baggage Capacity: 270 lbs
• Speeds Max Speed 115 mph , Cruise Speed 97–100 mph, Stall Speed 45 mph, Rate of Climb 780–1,035 ft/min, Service Ceiling 12,500–21,000 ft (varies by source and engine installation), Range 375–400 miles
• Performance T/O Ground Roll: 1,002 ft, T/O Distance Over 50 Ft Obstacle: 1,769 ft, Landing Distance: 763 ft, Landing Distance Over 50 ft Obstacle: 1,324 ft, Initial Rate Of Climb: 1,167 fpm, Service Ceiling: 17,858 ft, Minimum Range: 890 nm

Engine & Propeller

• Engine Warner Super Scarab Series 165 HP Radial Engine, Newly Overhauled w/ Additional Complete Set of New Cylinders and Cylinder Components.

• Propeller Sensenich Fixed Pitch 2-Blade Wooden Prop

Airframe Enhancements / Modifications

• Exterior Paint  New paint in 2022 by Arizona Aeropainting LLC, JetGlo CM0S70535 Matterhorn White, AcryGlo H06214 Daytona Blue, H10510 Platinum, and H10683 Gray,
• Interior Paint Medium tan leather rated 9 of 10. New windows in 2021.

• Other New Windows in 2022, New Left Eagle Fuel Cell in 2021, New Right Eagle Fuel Cell in 2018, 15 Gallon Tip Tanks, LED Lighting throughout Except Tips and Strobes,

Colville Municipal Airport - 63S