Pitcairn PA-6

The single-place PA-6 and 6B Super Mailwing of 1928 (ATC 92) were similar to the PA-5 but with a larger cargo hold. 51 were built; NC19/20, NC26, NC36E/38E, NC93W, NC127/129E, NC210H/214H, NC215E, NC298E, NC338E, NC353E/355E, NC377V, NC482E/483E, NC557E, NC585, NC643E/644E, NC680E/683E, NC800H/804H, NC875M, NC878M, C2896, NC7152, NC7557, NC7866/7868, NC7965/7966, NC10378, NC13912/13913, and NC15307.

The 1928 PA-6S Super Mailwing (ATC 2-22) was a three-place sport version of the PA-6 mail plane. ATC 2-22 was replaced by ATC 92.

PA-6 / 6B Super Mailwing
Engine: 220hp Wright J-5
Wingspan: 33’0″
Length: 23’4″
Useful load: 695 lb
Max speed: 128 mph
Cruise: 109 mph
Stall: 52 mph
Range: 600 mi
Ceiling: 16,000′
Seats: 1

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