Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
MOONEY M20A
Fixed Wing Single Engine · LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER
Registered
59
Year Range
1958–1960
NTSB Events
17
Airworthiness Directives
21
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered MOONEY M20A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 19.0% 11
- CA 10.3% 6
- KS 10.3% 6
- MI 5.2% 3
- WA 5.2% 3
- NC 5.2% 3
- AZ 5.2% 3
- OK 3.4% 2
- MT 3.4% 2
- FL 3.4% 2
+15 more states
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 45.8% 27
- 1960s 28.8% 17
- Unknown 25.4% 15
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving MOONEY M20A aircraft
17 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 17.
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Jul 8, 2023
N8335EFrankston, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Oct 18, 1998
N6534BOKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 25, 1979
N6556BTOMBALL, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 11, 1974
N6085XGUTTENBERG, Iowa
NTSB Docket → -
Mar 10, 1973
N8142EDULUTH, Minnesota
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 17, 1968
N8325EGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas
NTSB Docket → -
Nov 3, 1967
N6556BINDIANOLA, Iowa
NTSB Docket → -
Aug 20, 1967
N6562BESCANABA, Michigan
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 2, 1966
N8139EGOODLAND, Kansas
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 31, 1965
N6562BKANSAS CITY, Kansas
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 23, 1965
N6090XW CARROLLTON, Ohio
NTSB Docket → -
Jul 3, 1965
N8114EROSEBURG, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 22, 1965
N8169EHYAMPON, California
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 17, 1964
N1095BURG, Oregon
NTSB Docket → -
Sep 5, 1964
N6534BHURON, South Dakota Serious
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 20, 1964
N8114ETRUCKEE, California
NTSB Docket → -
Jan 22, 1964
N8162EMONETT, Missouri
NTSB Docket →
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to MOONEY M20A
21 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 21.
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Aug 17, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is correcting an airworthiness directive (AD) that published in the Federal Register. The AD applies to certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. As pu…
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Jul 31, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc.
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display, EFD1000 Multi-Function Display, and EFD1000 Primary Flight Display systems installed on various airplanes. This AD imposes operating restrictions on these display sy…
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Jan 23, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Aspen Avionics, Inc., Evolution Flight Display Units
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Aspen Avionics, Inc. (Aspen), Evolution Flight Display (EFD) EFD1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD), EFD1000 Multi-Function Display (MFD), EFD1000 Emergency Backup Display (EBD), and EFD500 MFD units installed on various aircraft. This AD requires disabling…
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Feb 7, 2006
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADV211CC and ADV212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This AD requires you to remove from service any affe…
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Sep 9, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This AD requires inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This AD results from two events where a "Z- shank" blade failed and separated and the results o…
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Jun 7, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This AD requires you to replace the airplane flight manual suppl…
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May 11, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Aero Advantage ADV200 Series (Part Numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) Vacuum Pumps
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Aero Advantage ADV200 series (part numbers ADVPL211CC and ADVPL212CW) vacuum pumps installed under supplemental type certificate number SA10126SC, through field approval, or other methods. This proposed AD would require you to…
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Mar 4, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Models SVS I and SVS IA Standby Vacuum Systems
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all airplanes equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. (Precise Flight) Models SVS I and SVS IA standby vacuum systems (SVS) installed under certain supplemental type certificates or through field approval. This proposed AD would require you to replace the air…
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Jan 19, 2005
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) to supersede Airworthiness Directive 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD a…
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Dec 29, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Propellers
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Hartzell Propeller Inc. propellers. This proposed AD would require inspecting the propeller blades and other critical propeller parts for corrosion and mechanical damage. This proposed AD results from two events where a "Z-shank" blade failed and…
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Oct 7, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 33, GTX 33D, GTX 330, and GTX 330D Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2004-10-15, which applies to certain GTX 330 and GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on airplanes. AD 2004-10-15 currently requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This proposed AD applies to certain GTX 33…
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May 21, 2004
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to install GTX 330/330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03, 3.04, or 3.05. This AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may…
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Dec 30, 2003
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330 Mode S Transponders and GTX 330D Diversity Mode S Transponders
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain GARMIN International Inc. GTX 330/GTX 330D Mode S transponders. This proposed AD would require you to install GTX 330/ 330D Software Upgrade Version 3.03. This proposed AD is the result of observations that the GTX 330 and GTX 330D may detect, fr…
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Dec 3, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. This AD requires you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. This AD is the result of reports of ina…
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Aug 6, 2001
Airworthiness Directives; GARMIN International GNS 430 Units
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to certain GARMIN International (GARMIN) GNS 430 units that are installed on aircraft. The proposed AD would require you to modify the unit to incorporate circuitry changes to the GNS 430 unit's deviation and flag outputs. The proposed…
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Nov 30, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. This AD requires incorporating revised operating limit…
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Oct 29, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals
This document proposes to revise Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which currently requires de-activating the electric door seal inflation system for all aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals. Since issuance of that AD, the manufacturer has developed a modification that would allow…
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Jul 7, 1999
Airworthiness Directives; Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III Standby Vacuum Systems
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to all U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Precise Flight, Inc. Model SVS III standby vacuum systems installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificate (STC) or through field approval. The propose…
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Oct 15, 1998
Airworthiness Directives; Bob Fields Aerocessories Inflatable Door Seals
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 98-21-21, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of aircraft equipped with Bob Fields Aerocessories inflatable door seals installed in accordance with the applicable supplemental type certificat…
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May 26, 1995
Airworthiness Directives; Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-92WK- ( ) and HC-92ZK-( ) Propellers
This amendment supersedes airworthiness directive (AD) 73-02- 01, applicable to Hartzell Propeller Inc. Models HC-92WK-( ) and HC- 92ZK-( ) propellers, that currently requires visual and penetrant inspections of the propeller blade shank area for corrosion at 1,000 hour time in service (TIS) intervals and shotpeening…
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Aug 25, 1994
Airworthiness Directives; Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc.; Air Filter Assemblies Installed on Airplanes
This document proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) that would apply to airplanes with certain Brackett Aircraft Company, Inc. (Brackett) air filter assemblies incorporating a neoprene gasket design installed between the carburetor heat box and the air filter frame. The proposed action would require rep…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for MOONEY M20A
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 2A3 Historical Rev 44 · 12/19/1997
Mooney Aircraft Corporation
Models: M20D, M20G, M20TN, M20J + 13 more
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for MOONEY M20A
519 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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03/03/2026
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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12/09/2025
STC SA01005DE
Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery
EarthX Inc.
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07/24/2025
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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07/21/2025
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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05/27/2025
STC SA00081NY
Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.
Alcor LLC
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05/01/2025
STC SA01005DE
Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery
EarthX Inc.
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04/01/2025
STC SA02738CH (PAGE 1)
Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems
Acron Aviation Inc.
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04/01/2025
STC SA04046CH Page 1
Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500)
Acron Aviation Inc.
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03/04/2025
STC SA11888CH
Installation of Hartzell Propeller Model 2C1-R419A1/75C(S)08, 2 blade composite propeller
Hartzell Propeller LLC
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11/22/2024
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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09/26/2024
STC SA02594SE
SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured
Dynon Avionics
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08/27/2024
STC SA04837NY
Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights
AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
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08/27/2024
STC SA02386AK
Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems
AeroLED's Holding LLC
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08/21/2024
STC SA01757WI
To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel
Swift Fuels LLC
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06/18/2024
STC SA04568CH
Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder func…
uAvionix Corporation
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE (1 OF 3)
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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06/13/2024
STC SA02511SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s)
CiES Inc.
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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02/02/2024
STC SA02658SE (1 OF 2)
Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System
Garmin International Inc.
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01/29/2024
STC SA4535NM
Installation of a cowl closure fairing
LASAR Inc.
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01/29/2024
STC SA4402NM
Installation of single piece windshield.
LASAR Inc.
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01/29/2024
STC SA02349LA
Installation of Lake Aero Styling and Repair Nose Gear Truss
LASAR Inc.
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01/29/2024
STC SA3542NM
Installation of modified nose gear steering horn. (M20G SN680001 thru 680164)
LASAR Inc.
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01/29/2024
STC SA3540NM
Installation of modified nose gear bushings.
LASAR Inc.
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12/12/2023
STC SA02571SE (PAGE 1)
Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).
Garmin International Inc.
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10/10/2023
STC SA01899WI
Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System
Garmin International Inc.
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08/10/2023
STC SA02019WI
Installation of the Trig Avionics TX56, TX56A, TX57, or TX57A VHF Nav-Com Radio.
Peregrine
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07/19/2023
STC SA04378CH
Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH on an aircraft listed on FAA approved model list #SA04378CH dated 1/13/19 or later FAA approved revision, IAW SureFly installat…
SureFly Partners Ltd.
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07/14/2023
STC SA01005DE
Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery
EarthX Inc.
+ 489 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for MOONEY M20A
7 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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AS-KIT-002#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2177908321952D428625845F0062CE4D.0001##
Auto-Step Actuator
Flight Enhancements, LLC replaces Modification Article
PMA holder → -
110HS#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID107207908920240221142907.0001##
Drain Valve Assembly
Saf-Air Products Inc replaces CAV-110H-4
PMA holder → -
110SS#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID169832363120240221142904.0001##
Drain Valve Assembly
Saf-Air Products Inc replaces CAV-110
PMA holder → -
139#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/11BB6A994BB459DE862573A600616FCF.0001##
Storm Window (Vent Window)
LP Aero Plastics Inc replaces Mooney Aircraft P/N 310016-107 green tint, (S/S 3165-1, 3165-7 green tint)
PMA holder → -
210490#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3C4E506C40BCF36F862572F10054B59A.0001##
Governor - CSSA
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces 210490
PMA holder → -
B210345#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/15FBC10A5DE46407862572F10054AE7F.0001##
Governor - Assy. CSSA SP. Single Engine
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces B210345
PMA holder → -
RMY-300-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CE0B6996FB4FFB50862574D700592C35.0001##
Sunvisor System
Rosen Sunvisor Systems, LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for MOONEY M20A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 59 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
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| N1046B | OK | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1063B | MT | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1066C | OH | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1073B | NH | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1077C | FL | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1089B | ND | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1091C | MI | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1095B | TX | 1958 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N1099C | CA | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N1960 | TX | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N27ST | — | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N3205J | ND | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N406TW | MT | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N454WC | WA | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N5787D | WY | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N59PP | IN | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6003X | MI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6016X | NC | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6023X | MI | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6028X | AZ | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6036X | NC | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6043X | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6044X | OR | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6046X | AZ | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6047X | WA | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6085X | KS | 1960 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6090X | KS | 1960 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6096X | WA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6099X | NC | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6534B | FL | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6556B | CA | 1958 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6562B | IL | 1958 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N6563B | CA | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6571B | WY | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N6589B | CA | 1958 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8107E | KS | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8114E | AZ | 1959 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8119E | TX | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8127E | CA | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8139E | TX | 1959 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8142E | SD | — | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8155E | TX | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8162E | KS | 1959 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8169E | NV | 1959 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8175E | KS | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8308E | TX | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8322E | TX | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8325E | CA | 1959 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8333E | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8335E | TX | 1959 | ● | Look up ↗ |
| N8337E | NE | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8340E | TX | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8345E | KS | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8364E | OK | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8373E | GA | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8382E | VA | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8389E | WI | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N8396E | UT | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N9EV | KY | 1960 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →