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The Model T-50 (43 built) was the first twin-engined
type built by Cessna. Designed as a light transport it featured a
retractable tail-wheeled undercarriage and electrically operated flaps.
At the outbreak of World War 11 the type was selected as a trainer for
the Commonwealth Joint Air Training Plan and supplied to Canada as the
Cessna Crane 1A (550 built). The US Army Air Corps acquired various
training variants including the AT-17(450 built), AT-17A(223 built),
AT-17B(466 built) and AT-17C (60 built). The UC-78 (1354 built) was used
in the transport and liaison role. These were followed by the UC-78B
(1806 built) and the UC-78C (327 built). The US Navy also operated the
type as the JRC-1(67 built)After the war the type was popular among
small transport companies and many were operated in Canada on floats.
About 120 are still extant of which about 80 remain
airworthy.
N6HS
c/n 3696
USA
5 seat light aircraft first flown in 1939
Engines: 2x 245hp(183kW) Jacobs R-755-9
Length: 32’9"(9.98m)
Height: 9’11"(3.02m)Wingspan: 41’11"(12.78m)
No.built: 5346 Range: 750miles(1207km)
Cruising speed: 175mph(282kmh) Empty weight: 3500lb(1588kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 5700lb(2585kg)
NC59188
c/n 3084
N672
c/n 5921
Another
example of the Model T-50 is illustrated below.
N30L
c/n 3772
An example of a float-equipped Cessna Crane 1A is illustrated below.
CF-BLO
c/n u/k
Another Crane 1A is illustrated below.
CF-HXW
c/n u/k
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