The Cessna Model EC-1 was a 1930s
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single-seat tourer built by the
Cessna Aircraft Company
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Design and development
Cessna Aircraft was suffering in the depression and downturn in the economy following the Wall Street crash.
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, the son of
Clyde Cessna
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designed a low-cost cheap to operate aircraft to meet the new conditions. The Model EC-1 was powered by a 25 hp (19 kW) Cleone engine. It did not go into production. A two-seat version the
Model EC-2 was also developed.
Surviving Aircraft
Only two examples of the EC-1 were built. The example stored at the
Reynolds-Alberta Museum
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is thought to be the only survivor.
See also
References
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EC-1
Single-engined tractor aircraft
High-wing aircraft
1930s United States civil utility aircraft
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