1946 aviation periodicals told of a “new twin-boom Skylark project” in three versions: two-place 246, four-place 446, and five–place 546. When the prototype appeared, it was as 447, with model number amended to fit the year.
The 1946 two-place Skycraft 246 featured wing ailerons and flaps. It is unknown if any were built in this designation, possibly was an evolutionary project, prised at $3,800-4,200.
No record of production found for the 1945 four-place Skycraft 445 and Skycraft 545. Partially-retracting gear to prevent structural damage in the event of a wheels-up landing, the 545 was noted in a brochure as slated for “Air Taxi service.”
The 1947 four-place Skycraft 446 and 447 featured all-metal construction, twin booms and tails; no ailerons, but wing spoilers served that purpose.
Partially-retracting gear to prevent structural damage in the event of a wheels-up landing. Priced at $5,800-7,500, one was built, NX25607 (registration also belonged to a North American NA-50A that went to Thailand).
Skycraft 246
Engine: 115hp Continental
Wingspan: 36’0″
Length: 26’3″
Useful load: 710 lb
Max speed: 139 mph
Cruise: 120 mph
Stall: 43 mph
Range: 445 ni
Ceiling: 12,500 ft
Seats: 2
Skycraft 445
Seats: 4
Skycraft 545
Seats: 4
Skycraft 446
Engine: 190hp Lycoming R-680
Wingspan: 36’0″
Length: 26’3″
Useful load: 1240 lb
Max speed: 162 mph
Cruise: 142 mph
Stall: 49 mph
Range: 715 mi
Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Seats: 4
Skycraft 447
Engine: 190hp Lycoming R-680
Wingspan: 36’0″
Length: 26’3″
Useful load: 1240 lb
Max speed: 162 mph
Cruise: 142 mph
Stall: 49 mph
Range: 715 mi
Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Seats: 4
All Aero 