Beechcraft Harvard II CT-156
The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is a single-engine turboprop aircraft built by the Raytheon Aircraft Company (which became Hawker Beechcraft and later Beechcraft Defense Company, and was bought by Textron Aviation in 2014). A trainer aircraft based on the Pilatus PC-9, the T-6 has replaced the United States Air Force's Cessna T-37B Tweet and the United States Navy's T-34C Turbo Mentor. The T-6A is used by the United States Air Force for basic pilot training and Combat Systems Officer (CSO) training, the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps for primary Naval Aviator training and primary and intermediate Naval Flight Officer (NFO) training, and by the Royal Canadian Air Force (CT-156 Harvard II designation), Greek Air Force, Israeli Air Force (with the "Efroni" nickname), and Iraqi Air Force for basic flight training. The T-6B is the primary trainer for U.S. student naval aviators (SNAs). The T-6C is used for training by the Mexican Air Force, Royal Air Force, Royal Moroccan Air Force, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
The CT-156 Harvard II is a variant used for pilot instruction in the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC), located at 15 Wing, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They are leased to the Royal Canadian Air Force by the program's administrator, CAE. NFTC's Harvard II aircraft are almost identical in cockpit layout and performance to the American JPATS Texan IIs. Within NFTC, students fly the Harvard II in Phase 2 and 3 of the training program, and some will go on to fly the CT-155 Hawk jet trainer also used by NFTC for Phase 4 (Moose Jaw) and Phase 5 Fighter Lead-In Training (4 Wing, Cold Lake, Alberta). NFTC had 25 Harvard II aircraft owned and maintained by Bombardier, although one was lost following a non-fatal crash in 2011. CAE took over the program in 2015. Wikipedia
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RCAF Leased (26)Harvard II 156101
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Still there in March 2006.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156102
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. One of a flight of 5 CT-156s at Edmonton City Airport on 30 September 2006. Seen at Vancouver in April 2009. Seen at McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas in April 2011. On display at El Paso air show in October 2012, in NATO Flight Training Centre markings. Crashed at 12:18 local time on 24 January 2014, near Moose Jaw. Instructor pilot attempted go-around from poorly executed flaps up practice forced approach, but late recovery caused aircraft to bounced heavily after very hard touch down, leaving one main wheel and other landing gear parts on the runway. A chase plane supplied photos to Base Maintenance, and it was determined that a safe landing gear configuration (fully up or fully down) was not possible. Both crew members ejected safely after this determination. Investigation concluded that RCAF instructor training had not placed enough emphasis on practice forced approaches, in particular flapless PFAs. First CT-156 loss.last update: 2024-September-22
2000-June-09 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
2014-January-24 Struck off Strength Cat “A” write-off 2021-12-02
Harvard II 156103
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156104
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156105
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Seen at Portland, Oregon in May 2006. Visited Muskoka, Ontario airport in July 2007. On display at Abbotsford, BC air show, August 2007. On display at Barksdale, Louisiana air show in May 2008.
On Jan27, 2017 this a/c was on an instructional flight to practice visual sequences including basic aerobatics. The two crew members consisted of a QFI in the rear seat, and a student pilot (SP) in the front seat, who was the pilot flying. During the pull up into an aerobatic sequence, the QFI was not satisfied with the manoeuvre's progress and instructed the SP to recover. The QFI expected the SP to execute a nose high unusual attitude recovery, however, the SP selected the power control lever (PCL) to idle as per the inadvertent departure from controlled flight checklist. The QFI then took control of the a/c and selected the PCL to full power, to continue with a nose high unusual attitude recovery. Due to the initial nose high attitude and the reduction of the PCL to an idle power setting, the airspeed dropped to 75 kts. The QFI then brought the PCL back to idle to reinitiate the inadvertent departure from controlled flight checklist. As the nose dropped to below the horizon, the QFI continued with a nose low recovery. A low oil pressure caution, followed by an engine CHIP light, illuminated on recovery and coincided with degraded engine performance. With the a/c below a forced landing glide profile for a return to base, an attempt was made to climb to an altitude where such a glide would be possible. The attempt was unsuccessful, and the engine performance continued to degrade, leading the crew to carry out a controlled ejection. One crew member sustained minor injuries during the ejection, and the a/c was destroyed in the subsequent ground impact. Kestrel Publications
last update: 2024-September-222000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
2017-January-27 Struck off Strength Cat “A” write-off 2021-12-02
Harvard II 156106
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156107
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156108
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Visited CFB Bagotville, Quebec for air show in July 2005. Seen at London, Ontario May 2007. Seen at Nelson, BC on 21 July 2007. On display at Abbotsford air show in August 2008. Took part in flying display at Borden air show in June 2012.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156109
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Seen at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in April 2006. On Display at St. Thomas, Ontario air show June 2007. Visited Windsor, Ontario in June 2009.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156110
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156111
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156112
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Student pilot accidently ejected from aircraft while parked on the ramp at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on 4 April 2007. Minor injuries to both crew, minor damage to airframe. Initial investigation indicates communications cord may have been routed through ejection handle. This was to be student's first flight in a CT-156. Performed in Borden air show in June 2010.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156113
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School, CFB Moose Jaw, Sask. In flight engine failure, 14 August 2000, while in circuit. Successful dead stick landing. Seen at Vancouver in April 2009.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156114
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. One of a flight of 5 CT-156s at Edmonton City Airport on 30 September 2006. On static display at Abbotsford air show in August 2015, with No. 3 Canadain Forces Flight Traoining School.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156115
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Seen at McCarran Airport, Las Vegas on 24 April 2006. Seen at Windsor airport in June 2010, performing flybys during Red Bull air races. Seen at Orange county, California on 30 October 2011.
On Feb 12, 2016, two IPs in this a/c were conducting a night cross country proficiency flight to Hillsboro Airport in Oregon, USA. On final approach to Hillsboro Airport, IP2 selected the landing gear down and noticed the Nose Gear (NG) and Right Gear (RG) indicated down and locked, but the Left Gear (LG) did not indicate down and locked. A low approach was flown, and a climb was initiated in order to trouble shoot the landing gear problem. With the landing gear selected down the pilots noted that the Angle of Attack (AOA) indexer lights did not illuminate, (a secondary way to confirm gear down and locked). The pilots were not able to ascertain if the landing light or taxi light were illuminated (a tertiary way to confirm gear down and locked). The pilots did confirm the landing gear circuit breakers (CB) were in. The pilots then performed a landing gear lamp test for the NG, LG and RG, and observed all landing gear lights tested serviceable (three green) in both front and rear cockpits. The landing gear was cycled up, then down, resulting in the same unsafe LG indication. The Landing Gear Malfunction Checklist (LGMC) was completed in its entirety with IP2 reading the LGMC while IP1 flew the aircraft and carried out the actions, but at no time did the LG indicate down and locked. As per the LGMC, the landing gear was then cycled up, and all gear did indicate up and locked. In such situations, the LGMC recommends a gear up landing. IP2 made an emergency call to Portland Approach Control who then alerted emergency services. IP1 flew the gear up landing in a full flap configuration, and during the flare the Power Control Lever (PCL) was selected to off to reduce both propeller and engine damage. The landing was completed successfully at Hillsboro airport. The a/c slid 1,050 feet down the runway before coming to a stop. IP1 and IP2 egressed the a/c while emergency services arrived on scene. The investigation determined that the LG uplock switch failed internally, preventing completion of the electrical circuit to ground. A failure of this switch in the open position would not allow a LG down and locked indication, even though all gear actually were down and locked. The a/c suffered relatively minor Cat "D" damage. It was subsequently repaired and returned to service. Kestrel Publications
last update: 2024-September-222000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156116
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Visited Edmonton City Centre Airport in August 2006. Performed in Borden air show in June 2010. Seen at Orange county, California on 30 October 2011.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156117
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. On display at London, Ontario air show in July 2004. Visited Windsor, Ontario in June 2009.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156118
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. At North Bay air show in August 2003. Visited Air Cadets Glider Camp at Gimli, Manitoba in July 2004. Seen at CFB Trenton, Ontario in October 2005. On display at 75th anniversary air show at Randolph AFB in November 2005. One of a flight of 5 CT-156s at Edmonton City Airport on 30 September 2006. Seen at Las Vegas-McCarran airport November 2007, in NFTC markings. At NAS Oceana air show in October 2008. On display at St. Thomas, Ontario air show in June 2011.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156119
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. One of a flight of 5 CT-156s at Edmonton City Airport on 30 September 2006. On display at CFB Trenton air show in July 2009.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156120
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. On display at Abbotsford, BC air show July 2004. Seen at Carp, Ontario in June 2006. At Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio on 4 September 2006. On static display at Abbotsford air show in August 2015, with No. 3 Canadian Forces Flight Training School.
In 2016, as part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the creation of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) during the Second World War, this a/c was repainted in an overall yellow BCATP paint scheme. The a/c was painted to resemble an a/c flown by Pilot Officer John Gillespie Magee, Jr., the famed author of "High Flight". Pilot Officer Magee completed his wings training on BCATP Harvards in June 1941 as a student at No. 2 Service Flying Training School, RCAF Station Uplands (Ottawa).
last update: 2024-September-222000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156121
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. On display at Oshawa air show, June 2006.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156122
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Seen at Las Vegas-McCarran airport November 2007, in NFTC (NATO Flight Training Centre) markings.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156123
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Seen at Windsor airport in June 2010, performing flybys during Red Bull air races. Seen at Orange county, California on 30 October 2011.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156124
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. One of a flight of 5 CT-156s at Edmonton City Airport on 30 September 2006. On display at Miramar air show October 2004, and again in October 2007. At Sheppard AFB, Texas air show on 20 October 2007. On display at Yellowknife air show in February 2008. Seen at Vancouver in April 2009.last update: 2024-September-22
2000 Taken on Strength Delivered to Canadian Forces 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156125
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Visited CFB Cold Lake, Alberta in May 2006. Visited Edmonton City Centre Airport in August 2006. On display at Yellowknife air show in February 2008.last update: 2024-September-22
2002 Order Placed Order placed for additional aircraft 2019-08-20
Harvard II 156126
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Owned by MilitAir Inc, leased to Canadian Forces. Used by No. 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Took part in Tyndell AFB air show in April 2006. Seen at Memphis, Tennessee on 26 April 2006.last update: 2024-September-22
2002 Order Placed Order placed for additional aircraft 2019-08-20
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