The A75 is a variant of the foundational Boeing-Stearman Model 75, popularly known as the Stearman Kaydet. This iconic biplane served as the primary trainer for both the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Navy during World War II, featuring a two-seat, open-cockpit tandem arrangement for student and instructor. The A75 specifically corresponds to the USAAC designation PT-13A, which was powered by the R-680-7 engine.
The manufacturing history traces back to Stearman Aircraft, which was acquired by Boeing in 1934 and became the Stearman Aircraft Division based in Wichita, Kansas. Production of the Model 75 series, including the A75, occurred between 1936 and 1944. Over 10,000 units of the Model 75 and its variants were built, making it a pivotal aircraft in wartime pilot education. After the war, surplus Stearman aircraft found a second life in civilian use, often converted into agricultural crop dusters.
A suite of access platforms and stands is indispensable for detailed maintenance on this aircraft. For the Nose Section, solutions like the Reach Deck Platform, Platform Ladder Warthog, and Cantilever Platform provide elevation for work on the antenna, nose avionics, windshield, and cockpit. Modular Stepover Platforms and the Super Trestle Scaffold offer general access across the Forward Fuselage for tasks such as cabin access and lighting systems maintenance. These access solutions also support work on the Landing Gear, Wing Box area (including fuel tanks), and Tail Section (including the vertical and horizontal stabilizers).
