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Description
| Manufacturer: | Ryan |
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| Base model: | PT-22 | ||
| Designation: | PT-22 | ||
| Nickname: | Recruit | ||
| Designation System: | U.S. Air Force | ||
| Designation Period: | 1925-1947 | ||
| Basic role: | Primary Trainer | ||
| Crew: | Instructor & Student | ||
Specifications
| Length: | 22' 7" | 6.8 m | |
| Height: | 7' 2" | 2.1 m | |
| Wingspan: | 30' 1" | 9.1 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 1,858 lb | 843 kg | |
| Max Weight: | 1,860 lb | 843 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 1 | ||
| Powerplant: | Kinner R-540-1 | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 160 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 205 miles | 330 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 100 mph | 161 km/h | 87 kt |
| Max Speed: | 125 mph | 201 km/h | 108 kt |
| Ceiling: | 15,400 ft | 4,693 m | |
Known serial numbers
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| Castle Air Museum | Atwater | California |
| Cavanaugh Flight Museum | Addison | Texas |
| Museum of Aviation | Warner Robins AFB | Georgia |
| Pima Air & Space Museum | Tucson | Arizona |
| San Diego Aerospace Museum | San Diego | California |
| United States Air Force Museum | Wright-Patterson | Ohio |
PT-22 on display
Cavanaugh Flight Museum | Museum of Aviation | Pima Air & Space Museum | San Diego Aerospace Museum |
Recent comments by our visitors
| Budd E. Revesz Wildwood, IL | I flew Ryan PT-22's while at Primary Flight School at Eagle Field, Dos Palos, CA, with Aviation Cadet class 43-B.
I really enjoyed flying the PT-22, and as an open cockpit bird, you most certainly felt the full effect of being airborne. On my initial solo, I made two attempts for a landing, and waved myself off because the approaches didn't look right. My third attempt looked great, and my touchdown was excellent, especially on grass. My instructor was happy, and remarked, "well, at least we didn't have to shoot you down" A great primary trainer, and fun to fly. 06/10/2008 @ 00:06 [ref: 21220] |
| ROBERT L. PHILLIPS WILKESBORO, NC | HELLO RYAN PT LOVERS,
I HAVE HAD TWO RYAN PT-22 AIRCRAFT OVER THE YEARS AND LOVED THEM BOTH. ONE WAS A STOCK PT-22 WITH THE KINNER R-56 AND THE OTHER WAS A MODIFIED PT-22 WITH A LYCOMING R-680-13 [ 300 HP ]ENGINE AND A CONSTANT SPEED PROP. IT FLEW LIKE THE KINNER POWERED PT EXCEPT TAKE OFF. WHEN YOU STARTED YOUR TAKEOFF THE FUN STARTED. IT CLIMBED LIKE A HOME SICK ANGEL BUT ON LANDING YOU DID NOT WANT TO GET BELOW 80 MPH. AS THEY HAVE SAID, THE PT-22 DEMANDED YOUR RESPECT UNTIL THE CHOCKS WERE UNDER THE WHEELS. I HAVE A CLIPPED-WING MONOCOUPE NOW WHICH I ENJOY BUT WOULD LOVE TO HAVE ANOTHER RYAN PT-22. IF SOMEONE OUT THERE WOULD LIKE TO DO SOME TRADING, GIVE ME A CALL. BEST REGARDS, ROBERT L. PHILLIPS RP66UKF@EMBARQMAIL.COM 336-902-3575 DAY 12/22/2007 @ 17:23 [ref: 19017] |
| Ray Heineman Hampton, VA | Yes, you do fly from the rear seat when solo. Visibility is not great when the tail is down. I have seen the aircraft in Springfield and they are doing an excellent job on the restoration. I highly recommend the museum there. 10/15/2007 @ 11:31 [ref: 18196] |
| Wendell Driver Auburn, IL | Was wondering if, like the Bi-wing Stearman does the pilot fly from rear seat...? A friend of mine is restoring one of these aircraft...at Air Combat Museum Capital Airport. Springfield ,Illinois............ 09/13/2007 @ 21:28 [ref: 17920] |
| Bob Foster Erie, PA | I am looking for a head on full view of a PT 22 to make a full size mural on a wall. I have the proper prop and plan to mount it on the wall in it's location. Can anyone help me? I would be most greatful
Bob Foster 01/02/2007 @ 05:08 [ref: 15064] |
| Bill Larkins , CA | I took what is probably one of the few color photos of a PT-22 in service so although there are lots of photos here I will post it for historical purposes. 09/17/2006 @ 19:34 [ref: 14196] |
| Mark Stevens Kennebunk, ME | I am in the process of determining what A/C to purchase next. Can anyone give me an opinion as to weather the Ryan or the Stearman is a better A/C to own. I know the question is wide open for interpretation so just go with it. I am looking to buy an A/C that will be fun and use it frequently. How easy is it to maintain, get parts and how reliable is it as I want to fly it from Maine yo California to Alaska and back in one trip.
Thanks, MSS 01/13/2005 @ 19:49 [ref: 9133] |
| Dan Collier Laughlin, NV | Hello, to those good people seeking more info on the PT-22, you can go to the computer and contact the "man in charge" of the International Ryan Club at the following email address: editor@ryanclub.org. Or, simply type in "international ryan club" on the web to reach the club's site. This is where we Ryan owners pool our rescources, and find out the latest news regarding our PT-22's. Thanks! Dan 12/27/2004 @ 00:03 [ref: 8974] |
| Kremer Pascal Luxembourg/ EUROPE, OTH | Hi there, could anyone provide me with some adresses where I could get more detailed information about the PT22. Maybe some companies that do maintenance on these beauties or sell them.I am highly interested in getting in touch with PT22 owners to discuss what it takes to own and operate a PT22. I am an airline pilot and I would like to buy a PT22 in 2005. Don't hesitate to send me e-mails. I am willing to come to the US to meet owners and discuss the operation, training and costs involved in owning my own PT22.
Cpt. Kremer Pascal 53, rue du Verger L-2665 Luxembourg e-mail: ekremer@pt.lu 11/15/2004 @ 13:57 [ref: 8631] |
| Nick Yukon, OK | Hey my name is Nick Zerbe and I have a good project going with me and another student at Canadian Valley Vo-Tech, we have a PT-22 to rebuild! This looked like a good sight to get some help on the rebuild since we only have some of the origional diagrams and other stuff, If anyone ca e-mail me the diagram to install the oil system I would really appreciate it, we need to get this project done.
Thanks Nick Zerbe, 17 09/16/2004 @ 00:15 [ref: 8272] |
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