Attachment_6_CMI_-T-41.pdf

CMI Package 8/18/2014

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY HISTORICAL COLLECTION

Color, Markings Insignia Package:

Cessna, T-41A Mescalero S/N 65-5107

National Museum Catalog # 1990-204

April 3, 2008

1. Exception to policy – use of semi-gloss paint texture in lieu of lusterless

“…this texture of paint is highly recommended in the Colorado climate that displays extreme temperatures, snow, and ultra-violet rays. Use of semi-gloss texture offers greater protection of the aircraft, better appearance for longer period of time, and cost savings (painting required less frequently) while maintaining as closely as possible a paint scheme consistent with appearance of the aircraft when operational.”

(NMUSAF email dated 27 OCT 2006, Mr. Tom Brewer, Chief Plans & Programs Division)

2. Operational History: This aircraft was acquired from Lackland AFB, TX for static display at the

Academy in 1995 after T-41 Flight Training was phased out at the Academy.

3. Current Configuration: The aircraft is painted in Air Training Command High Visibility Scheme

(see image 1.) Upper Fuselage, Wings, Vertical Stabilizer, and Elevators: FS 17875, Insignia White;

Stripe FS17403 Gold; Lower Fuselage and landing gear struts: FS 15183 Bright Blue

Image 1: Current configuration, T-41 65-5107

T-41 CMI Package

April 2008

4. Paint Scheme Specifics: The single identifying feature of the paints scheme is the placement of the

USAF Academy Crest on both sides of the vertical stabilizer (see image 2.)

Image 2: USAFA Crest

Standardized US Air Force markings, National symbol are applied as shown in the photographs.

7. Text for Interpretive Signage: Interpretive placards will be fabricated and placed by the Training

Devices Shop (10CES/CEOT) out of materials suitable for outdoor display. Text for this exhibit will read:

CESSNA T-41A

MESCALERO

SERIAL NUMBER 65-5107

THE T-41 IS THE MILITARY VERSION OF A CESSNA 172. IN 1968 AND 1969 THE AIR FORCE

ACADEMY ACQUIRED 52 T-41Cs (THE “C” MODEL IS THE SAME AS THE “A” MODEL EXCEPT IT HAS

A LARGER ENGINE). THESE AIRCRAFT WERE USED BY THE ACADEMY FOR PILOT

INDOCTRINATION TRAINING UNTIL PHASED OUT IN 1994 AND 1995.

OVER 17,000 ACADEMY CADETS WERE TRAINED IN THE T-41, ACCUMULATING CLOSE TO 1

MILLION FLYING HOURS.

This aircraft is on loan from the U.S. Air Force Heritage Program.

8. Research and Specifications.

Sources: http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=403 , Aircraft accession files

T-41 MESCALERO

The T-41 trainer was a standard Cessna Model 172 light general aviation aircraft purchased "off-the-shelf" by the U.S. Air Force for preliminary flight screening of Air Force pilot candidates. The USAF http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=403

T-41 CMI Package

April 2008 ordered 170 T-41As in 1964 and an additional 34 in 1967. Most went into service at various civilian contract flight schools, each located near one of Air Training Command's Undergraduate Pilot Training bases. In 1968 and 1969 the USAF Academy acquired 52 T-41Cs with more powerful engines for cadet flight training.

TECHNICAL NOTES:

Maximum speed: 139 mph

Range: 720 miles

Service ceiling: 13,100 ft.

Span: 35 ft. 10 in.

Length: 26 ft. 11 in.

Height: 8 ft. 10 in.

Weight: 2,300 lbs. loaded

APPROVED BY:

//ORIGINALSIGNED// 21 MAY 2008

Paul D. Martin, HPC, Curator Date

//ORIGINAL SIGNED// 27 MAY 2008

Dr. Betsy Muenger, USAFA/DFENG, Date

Command Historian

USAF Academy, CO