1972 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer for sale

1972 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$157,111
Location Victoria, Australia
Seats 2
Reg # VH-LKE Australia
Cruise 102 kts (189 km/h)
ICAO Type G2T1
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

Aerobatic Great Lakes, in day VFR Charter Category. Fresh engine overhaul, 25 hrs run in just completed. Prop recently overhauled also. Ready for charter work.

Paint job looks great, plane fly's beautifully. Performs gentlemen's aerobatics with ease. Icon intercom, new 5 way seat belts, bright yellow, is hard to miss. Has a smoke system as well, looks awesome with smoke on

Can teach you how to fly it/land it if needed..

Eye catching fun plane ready to earn its living only 25hrs flown on mineral oil since overhaul.

2 seats front and back in grey leather. Very comfy.dual controls so you can use it for endorsements or tail wheel training

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
$157,111
$155,054
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
$156,369
$156,109

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer

This 1972 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer (VH-LKE) is a 2-seat single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $157,111.

The 2T-1A-2 Trainer cruises at 102 kts (189 km/h) with a range of 260 nm (482 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 17,000 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 9 GPH (34 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $56/hr in fuel alone.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
102 kts (189 km/h)
Range
260 nm (482 km)
Ceiling
17,000 ft (5,182 m)
Max Weight
1,800 lbs (816 kg)
Useful Load
550 lbs (249 kg)
Horsepower
180 HP
Fuel Burn
9 GPH (34 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2

Fuel Burn
9.0 GPH
~$58/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-LKE) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Victoria, Australia

AU

Seller reported

Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

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Price History

3 price events · sources: planesalesusa.com, planesales.com.au

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