That 336 With Swing Out Rear Engine

AussieO2 · #1 02-15-06, 11:42 PM

Here are a couple of photos of the aircraft concerned. The rear motor and firewall section was modified in 1965 in Sydney, Australia, prior to the 336 entering service with Ansett-MAL in Papua New Guinea. I will try to obtain clearer photos of the hinges/connections asap. Enjoy, any questions???
a/c is 336-0005, VH-CMY. Currently unregistered and derelict at Coolangatta Airport in Queensland, Australia.

AussieO2 · #2 02-15-06, 11:46 PM

And a shot from the other side.....
(both photos credit Terry Magee)

WebMaster · #3 02-16-06, 08:00 AM

That is a very cool idea. Thank you for sharing the photos with us.

J.T.Grant · #4 02-16-06, 12:51 PM

Dear Sir,
Just saw your pictures.
Do you know if the mod was approved by your CAA?
If so, do you know who is the owner?
Regards
James

AussieO2 · #5 12-01-10, 09:25 PM

http://www.qam.com.au/aircraft/cessna-336/VH-CMY-18.htm
VH-CMY was rescued from the fire dump at Coolangatta, Queensland by the Queensland Air museum at Caloundra..currently under restoration...

ConwayB · #6 12-10-10, 06:18 PM

G'day mate,

Didn't see you down at Archerfield... but Craig came down and got some shots.

That 336 was modified to take a 44 gal drum in the cargo compartment, wasn't it?

Cheers
Conway

PS I'll send you the press release that I'm sending to the magazines.

David Dixon · #7 01-27-11, 08:27 PM

Hi all, Just heard that CMY has been rescued from the impending ashes. Well done.
My 336 is certainly the only operational 336 in Australia. I was offered CMY a few years ago for free, but decided against it due to storage problems at the time.
David