The 1929 American Eagle 251 Phaeton (ATC 282) open-cockpit biplane was designed by Robert T McCrum for the sportsman-pilot audience. Priced at $5,995, eight were built with 1 as A-139 clipped-wing racer. ATC 2-123 was superseded by ATC 282.
The 1930 251 Phaeton (ATC 282) was refitted with 220hp J-5 engine, priced at $7,795. Two were built; NX516H and NX/C872E, both of which were refitted with Wright J-6 under (2-121). (2-166) approved 150hp Hisso A or 180hp Hisso B installation.
1929 American Eagle 251 Phaeton
Engine: 165hp Wright J-6
Wingspan: 31’0″
Length: 24’5″
Useful load: 801 lb
Max speed: 120 mph
Cruise: 100 mph
Stall: 42 mph
Range: 500 mi
Seats: 3
1930 251 Phaeton
Engine: 220hp J-5 / 150hp Hisso A or 180hp Hisso B
Wingspan: 31’0″
Length: 23’6″
Useful load: 907 lb
Max speed: 130 mph
Cruise: 110 mph
Stall: 47 mph
Seats: 4
All Aero 