North American T-6 Annual Maintenance procedures

Thom Richard warbird and airshow pilot gives a walkaround and in-depth review of what takes place during an annual inspection on a North American T-6 "Texan" at the American Dream SkyRanch maintenance facility. The Ranch offers an experience of the true wonders of aviation in its natural habitat with fresh, breathtaking ambiance. The SkyRanch blends the exhilarating adventure of flying with the beautiful naturalistic venue of South Carolina. The SkyRanch is also home of Warbird Adventures: Vintage Aircraft Flight Training School. Tailwheel | PPL | CPL | Introductory Flights | Aerobatics & More!

The North American Aviation T-6 Texan is an American single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States, Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II and into the 1970s.

Designed by North American Aviation, the T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model and operating air force. The United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) and USAAF designated it as the AT-6, the United States Navy the SNJ, and British Commonwealth air forces the Harvard, the name by which it is best known outside the US. Starting in 1948, the new United States Air Force (USAF) designated it the T-6, with the USN following in 1962.

The T-6 Texan remains a popular warbird used for airshow demonstrations and static displays. It has also been used many times to simulate various historical aircraft, including the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. A total of 15,495 T-6s of all variants were built.

The North American T-6 Texan's internal wing structure is primarily a metal framework with a semi-monocoque construction, featuring spars, ribs, and stringers that provide the necessary strength and rigidity to support the wing's load, with the outer skin being primarily metal sheeting, allowing for fuel tank integration within the wing itself; this design is known for its robust and reliable nature, which made the T-6 a popular trainer aircraft during World War II and beyond.

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