The AT-6 MK 2A, better known as the Harvard Mk. II in British and Commonwealth service, is part of the legendary Texan family of advanced trainers developed by NORTH American Aviation. This aircraft was indispensable in preparing thousands of Allied pilots for combat during World War II, teaching foundational combat skills like aerobatics, gunnery, and instrument navigation. The AT-6 provided a critical transition for pilots moving from basic trainers to high-performance military aircraft, remaining in service through the 1950s.
NORTH American Aviation, founded in 1928, was one of the United States’ paramount aerospace manufacturers. The company’s history is characterized by designing and building iconic military aircraft, including the AT-6/Harvard, the P-51 Mustang, and the B-25 Mitchell. The development of the AT-6 series solidified their reputation for producing effective and enduring training platforms crucial to global air forces.
Various access solutions can support maintenance across the AT-6 MK 2A airframe. Reach Deck Platform, Modular Stepover Platforms, Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, Super Service Stand, Easyraise, Bridge Deck, Cantilever Platform, Super Maintenance Platform, Branach Fibreglass Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog aid maintenance access for areas including:
Nose Section: Windshield & Cockpit, Bulkhead, Nose Avionics.
Wing & Engine Pylon: Engine (Inlet/Exhaust), Engine Body, Engine Flap, Undercowl.
Landing Gear: Nose Landing Gear (NLG) and Main Landing Gear (MLG).
Tail Section (Empennage): Vertical Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabiliser, Rudder.
General Access: AF-BF for overall airframe inspection.
