Phillips 1-B Aeroneer / XPT

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Phillips Aviation Co was founded at end of 1930s in Los Angeles, California, to continue development of light two-seat monoplane, the 1936 Phillips I-B (ATC 693), designed originally by Aero Engineering Corporation.

The one built, NC16075, was rebuilt in 1939 with a 145hp Ranger 6 engine as XPT (Experimental Primary Trainer) in an attempt to get an USAAC contract.

This failed, then MGM Studios reportedly bought it, as it has appeared in several films.

NX16075 posing as “Crane XPT” for a bit part in 1940 film, “House Across the Bay”
Actor Ray Milland spots it in a Burbank hangar during filming of “Men With Wings”

In 2005 it was stored in a hangar in Arizona. FAA says registered owner is, or was, in Oklahoma City but “sale reported” (2007).

1-B Aeroneer
Engine: 125hp Menasco C-4
Wingspan: 32’6″
Length: 24’0″
Useful load: 695 lb
Max speed: 140 mph
Cruise: 130 mph
Stall: 49 mph
Range: 600 mi
Seats: 2

XPT
Engine: 145hp Ranger 6
Wingspan: 32’6″
Length: 23’6″
Useful load: 810 lb
Max speed: 150 mph
Cruise: 130 mph
Stall: 46
Range: 500 mi
Seats: 2

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