Ryan

1941 Ryan PT-22

Asking Price£85,000
LocationTBA, England
SellerHistoric & Classic Aircraft Sales Ltd
First seen2026-07-05
Updated2026-09-04

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Specifications

Airframe

Year1941
RegistrationG-PTZZ
Serial #41-15647
Total Time1,066 h

Engine & Propeller

EngineKinner R-540-1m
Engine Typeradial
Power160 hp
Time Since Overhaul445 h

Performance

Cruise Speed87 kts
Max Speed109 kts
Range201 nm
Service Ceiling15,400 ft
Climb Rate710 fpm

Weights & Fuel

Max Takeoff Weight844 kg
Empty Weight593 kg
Useful Load250 kg
Max Ramp Weight844 kg
Seats2

Dimensions

Wingspan9.17 m
Length6.9 m
Height2.18 m

Description

We are proud to offer to the market a stunning and extremely rare Ryan PT 22 Recruit.

The Ryan PT-22 Recruit, the main military version of the Ryan ST, is a military trainer aircraft that was used by the United States Army Air Corps during WWII for primary pilot training.

This particular PT 22 Recruit has been maintained and kept in excellent condition. It was recently acquired in Germany and flown to the UK where a lengthy and detailed inspection with deep maintenance was conducted and brought up to a high standard.

This included fitting several new cylinders and heads, new carburettor, new seatbelt harnesses, new instruments where required, new battery and Trig TY 96 radio installed.

Recently serviced by the Classic Aeroplane Co, Oaksey Park and cleared to fly with the LAA.

It is not cleared for Aerobatics or spinning.

The Airframe has a known 1065.59 hours.
The engine is a radial Kinner R-540-1m and has a total of 445 hours.

Photos

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