Aircraft N26490 Data
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N26490
1941 Meyers OTW-160, c/n 43
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Airframe Info
| Manufacturer | Meyers |
| Model | OTW-160 Search all Meyers OTW-160 |
| Year built | 1941 |
| Construction Number (C/N) | 43 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Number of Seats | 2 |
| Number of Engines | 1 |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Engine Manufacturer and Model | Kinner R5 SERIES |
Aircraft
| Registration Number | N26490 |
| Mode S (ICAO24) Code | A29185 |
| Certification Class | Standard |
| Certification Issued | 2003-12-04 |
| Air Worthiness Test | 1957-08-21 |
| Last Action Taken | 2006-11-21 |
| Current Status | Valid |
Owner
| Registration Type | Individual |
| Address |
Worton, MD 21678 United States |
| Region | Eastern |
User Comments
Jacob Kingsley, 2011-04-20 01:06:27
My Great-Grandpa helped Al Meyers build the first OTW.
Then about a year ago I got a ride in one OTW.
Then about a year ago I got a ride in one OTW.
Jim Brodeur, 2011-01-31 22:12:32
This plane was also partially owned by Bob Brodeur.
Dave Daugherty, 2010-06-25 04:00:00
I was able to dig up some more info on this plane on the following website:
http://www.aviation-history.com/meyers/otw.html
Apparently this was the only OTW that was fitted with a 125HP Ken Royce engine at the factory.
When my father and his friends bought the plane in 1951 it had a Kinner (160hp I think) that was due to have the main crank pin and bearings reworked. Instead they were able to find a mothballed Kinner engine, carb and mags (Navy surplus) in a farmers barn in Coldwater, MI for $150 and replaced the old engine.
Roger, I'd like to see the old bird some day if possible. Let me know if you're open to it. My email: ddaugherty@comcast.net
http://www.aviation-history.com/meyers/otw.html
Apparently this was the only OTW that was fitted with a 125HP Ken Royce engine at the factory.
When my father and his friends bought the plane in 1951 it had a Kinner (160hp I think) that was due to have the main crank pin and bearings reworked. Instead they were able to find a mothballed Kinner engine, carb and mags (Navy surplus) in a farmers barn in Coldwater, MI for $150 and replaced the old engine.
Roger, I'd like to see the old bird some day if possible. Let me know if you're open to it. My email: ddaugherty@comcast.net
Dave Daugherty, 2010-06-24 04:00:00
I've posted a few pictures of the OTW from the early fifties that I found in an old photo album.
roger radbill, 2010-01-07 05:00:00
we would be interested in seeing the photographs and getting any information concerning this aircraft which is presently airworthy and in license thank you
David Daugherty, 2009-01-25 05:00:00
My father owned this aircraft back in the late forties/early fifties (I believe he bought it as government surplus after WW2 shortly after he got out of the air force.) I just wanted to inquire with the current owner on the condition the plane. I do have some old black and white photos of it as well if interested.