300 hp Wright J6-9-300
Photo by Lloyd R. Jarman from Jim Ruotsala
Operater by Alaska Southern Airway photo at Katalla AK June 1934
One would expect an aircraft of this vintage to be mainly constructed of wood. However, the hull framework was built up of dural frame members that were bolted together into a rigid structure. The hull bottom was covered with 1/16" duralumin plate. The wings were made up of spruce spars with stamped Alcad ribs.
In 2003 this was the only K-83 on the FAA records, registered to Yellowstone Aviation of Jackson WY. There were a total of 30 built.
