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Alexander Flyabout D-2 NC528Y

The 1931 Flyabout D-1 (ATC 439) was designed by Proctor Nichols as a two-place cabin monoplane, priced at $1,465. Four Flyabout D-1 were built; one unlicensed static test model, one prototype – NX447V, and two converted to D-2 – NC528Y and NC11061.

The Flyabout D-2 of 1931 featured a larger fin and rudder and was priced at $1,590.

The 1935 Aircraft Mechanics Flyabout D-2 (ATC 449) improved production model varied slightly in length and was priced at $1,450.

Seventeen D-2 were built of which two were converted from D-1.

Flyabout D-1
Engine: 40hp Continental A-40
Wingspan: 37’10”
Length: 21’9″
Useful load: 389 lb
Max speed: 80 mph
Cruise: 70 mph
Stall: 28 mph
Range: 175 mi
Seats: 2

Flyabout D-2
Engine: 45hp Szekely SR-3
Wingspan: 37’10”
Length: 21’7″
Useful load: 392 lb
Max speed: 90 mph
Cruise: 77 mph
Stall: 32 mph
Seats: 2

Aircraft Mechanics Flyabout D-2
Engine: 45hp Szekely SR-3
Wingspan: 37’10”
Length: 21’9″
Useful load: 399 lb
Max speed: 93 mph
Cruise: 80 mph
Stall: 32 mph
Seats: 2

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