1972 Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
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
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
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$157,111
$155,054
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active | |
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Listing Source
planesales.com.au
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$156,369
$156,109
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Victoria, Australia | Jul 02, 2026 | 15 days | Active |
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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.
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Great Lakes 2T-1A-2 Trainer — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (VH-LKE) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Victoria, Australia
AU
Seller reportedTitle Status
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Safety Record
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