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    Airframe Family: North American T-6/AT-6/SNJ Texan / Harvard
    Latest Model:T-6G Texan
    Last Military Serial:49-3302 USAF
    Construction Number:168-406
    Last Civil Registration:N116SE
    Compressed ID:NA T-6G sn 49-3302 USAF cn 168-406...
    Latest Owner or Location:Hollister Municipal Airport, Hollister, California

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a T-6G by North American at Downey, CA.

    Circa 1949

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 49-3302.

    26 March 1959

    Certificate of airworthiness for N9609C (T-6G, 49-3302) issued.

    From By 1963 to By 1964

    To Russell B. Mayberry, Northridge, CA with new c/r N9609C.

    From By 1966 to By 1969

    To Oakland Air Force Inc, Oakland, CA keeping c/r N9609C.

    By 1972

    To Eric R. Christensen, Mills, WY keeping c/r N9609C.

    From By 1976 to By 1978

    To Stuart M. Schwartz, Southfield, MI keeping c/r N9609C.

    August 1978

    To Stuart M. Schwartz, Southfield, MI with new c/r N666SS.

    From By 1986 to By 1992

    To Joe Kasparoff, Montebello, CA keeping c/r N666SS.

    From February 1994 to By 2000

    To Stuart C. Eberhardt, Danville, CA keeping c/r N666SS.

    From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bill Eberhardt. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 187.813 mph.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bill Eberhardt from Davis, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 199.445 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.156 mph.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Tom DwelleSr. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 203.213 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 206.659 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 203.600 mph.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bill Eberhardt. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 202.206 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.568 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 197.181 mph.

    Circa 9 September 1996


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bill Eberhardt from Graham, WA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 201.956 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 200.487 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 190.353 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 199.396 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Danville, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 197.515 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 196.943 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 192.144 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 198.475 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 194.485 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 193.431 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Danville, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 210.475 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.371 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 204.299 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 190.523 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 196.909 mph.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Danville, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 207.309 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.266 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.113 mph.

    6 December 2000

    To S. C. Eberhardt Trustee/Marilyn Eberhardt, Danville, CA with new c/r N116SE.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #30.
    Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the T-6 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Danville, CA. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.309 mph.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Danville, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 209.941 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 200.920 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 204.200 mph.

    Circa 2003


    Photographer: Ken Videan
    Notes: At Reno.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 212.229 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.706 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 199.967 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 208.233 mph.

    8 September 2003


    Photographer: David Leininger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races held at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Danville, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 209.932 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 204.630 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.815 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 201.098 mph.

    Based at Hollister Municipal Airport, Hollister, CA.
    View the Location Dossier

    Markings Applied: 93302, 7Y-30, Grosse Ile

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #30.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 208.570 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 205.596 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.543 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 206.002 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #30, named ARCHIMEDES.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 210.577 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 210.895 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 208.460 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 205.936 mph.

    11 September 2006


    Photographer: David Lednicer
    Notes: The T-6 Class racer Archimedes in the pits at the Reno Air Races.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #30, named ARCHIMEDES.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 210.448 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.708 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.1 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.601 mph.

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #30, named ARCHIMEDES.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 211.172 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 209.466 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.472 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 209.154 mph.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #30, named ARCHIMEDES.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 209.875 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.73 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.391 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 206.169 mph.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #30, named ARCHIMEDES.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 208.396 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 213.916 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.198 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 214.411 mph.

    16 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    Circa 16 September 2010


    Photographer: Mark Hrutkay
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #30, named ARCHIMEDES.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Eberhardt from Brea, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 207.202 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.519 mph.

    14 September 2011


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    28 September 2019


    Photographer: John Bennett
    Notes: Taken at Livermore, California, USA
    Credits
     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
    Print Sources
     U.S. Military Out of Service 2010 by Andy Marden
    Warbirds Directory, 5th Edition by Geoff Goodall
    Internet Sources
     Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    National Air Racing Group
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    Individual Contributors
     Mike Henniger
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