First T-28A in Aus.

lovevintageaviation · **Joined:** Thu May 20, 2010 11:08 pm **Posts:** 41

The first Wright powered T-28A in Aus made its first flight recently and is a great aircraft and a great addition to the warbird scene in Aus.

Some of you guys may have even known the aircraft. Has Litt'l Jugs Nose Art. was registered N221LH when purchased. The three blade constant speed prop looks fantastic

Cheers

happymeal · **Joined:** Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:00 am **Posts:** 215

Where is it based now ? Who is the lucky owner ?

lovevintageaviation · **Joined:** Thu May 20, 2010 11:08 pm **Posts:** 41

Its based at Toowoomba QLD Aus.

It shares a hangar with three other AT-28D model Trojans. Its a great sight.

happymeal · **Joined:** Fri Dec 10, 2004 7:00 am **Posts:** 215

Timothy Berry ?

The Inspector · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:11 am

I thought the T-28A had an R-1300 FRASIER-NASH and a two bladed prop. When the B & up were built they used a WRIGHT R-1820 and swung a three blader because the R-1300 was, at best, challenged for power. :lol:

kalamazookid · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:15 pm

That T-28 used to live not too far from me! I was wondering what happened to it. I'll have to see if I can find some of my older photos. It's a great looking aircraft and I'm sure the new owner and warbird enthusiasts in Australia will enjoy seeing it in the air.

mike furline · **Joined:** Wed May 05, 2004 3:45 pm **Posts:** 2635

R-1300 with 3 "B" blades???
http://www.courtesyaircraft.com/Current ... 0T-28A.htm

T-28mike · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:56 pm

First, Congrats on the purchase.

The T-28 A came from the factory with a Wright R-1300 (800 horsepower) engine. While the engine may have been built under license by Frasier-Nash, it is still a Wright design, and carries a Wright designator ( same as the Lycoming built 1820's in the B & C ).

The A-model was indeed equipped with a 2-bladed aeroproducts propeller as manufactured. That propeller, however, is limited to a 2,500 hour life limit, and is non overhaulable. This, coupled with the fact that the combination of the 1300, and the aeroproducts prop made it shake like a dog sh*tting razor blades was enough reason to find a substitute airscrew. The replacement 3 blade prop is a Hamilton Standard 23D40, usually liberated from a DH Otter. It makes a good airplane even better.

AHancock51 · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:43 pm

Not to throw the thread off-topic, but I've been wondering, what are those back stripes along the fuselage/under the cockpit? Are they some sort of protect-ant against exhaust residue?

The Inspector · **Posted:** Sat Dec 10, 2011 9:33 am

Standard part of the paint job whether Navy or Air Force and yes, it was to make cleaning up the exhaust streaks and slobbered oil easier on the ground crews.

cwmc · **Joined:** Fri Jan 28, 2011 2:43 am **Posts:** 322

Some 1300's were also built by International Harvester.

AHancock51 · **Posted:** Sat Dec 10, 2011 5:35 pm

The Inspector wrote:

Standard part of the paint job whether Navy or Air Force and yes, it was to make cleaning up the exhaust streaks and slobbered oil easier on the ground crews.

Ah I see, thanks!

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