Designed originally for agricultural duties under the designation SKh-1, the An-2 utility transport flew for the first time on 31 August 1947. Of robust construction and suitable for operations from short, semi-prepared strips, the Antonov An-2 has been manufactured for both military and civil roles. The An-2 remained in production until 1991. Over 18.000 of the different types were built in the Ukraine (5000), Poland (12000) and China (1000).
The ICAO Aircraft Type Designator for the Antonov An-2TP is AN2

Antonov An-2TP s/n 1G233-54 was built in 1988 by PZL Mielec in Poland. On 12 August 1989, the An-2TP was registered SP-FAM with Iglopol. On 21 February 1991, the aircraft was registered SP-ZFU with Zaklad Uslug Agro. The SP-ZFU and used by ZUA as part of their agricultural contracts. After being withdrawn from use by ZUA the aircraft was rebuild by Mielec. The An-2TP got a very comfortable interior: leather seats, drink bar and toilet. On 11 March 2004, registration SP-ZFU was cancelled and on 26 March 2004 the aircraft was registered SP-MAX with Property Management. On 17 March 2005, the An-2TP re-registered SP-MIK with Switalski/Synowie. On 5 September 2008, Antonov An-2TP SP-MIK was registered with Sowiniec. On 18 February 2011, the aircraft was registered with Druga-Switalski and Synowie.
On 15 August 2004, Antonov An-2TP SP-MAX was seen during the 20th Oldtimer Fly-in at Schaffen-Diest aerodrome (EBDT).

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