NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

01 /  Distribution

Where the fleet lives and was built

Counts of currently-registered NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.

02 /  NTSB Records

Events involving NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3 aircraft

45 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 20 more available on NTSB CAROL.

• Aug 31, 2025

  N45254

  Red Lodge, Montana Minor

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• Oct 26, 2008

  N44848

  Rialto, California

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• Jun 7, 2008

  N582WH

  Luckey, Ohio

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• Jun 20, 1998

  N45053

  SKULL VALLEY, Arizona Serious

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• Nov 18, 1997

  N45018

  SPRUCE PINE, North Carolina

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• Apr 3, 1996

  N45043

  CHANDLER, Arizona

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• Aug 10, 1994

  N44970

  BEAUFORT, South Carolina

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• Apr 30, 1992

  N45033

  MONTROSE, Colorado Minor

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• Jun 14, 1991

  N44970

  DEMING, New Mexico

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• May 4, 1990

  N45184

  MADERA, California Serious

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• May 20, 1989

  N4742C

  CANAAN, Connecticut

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• Mar 24, 1989

  N60KB

  PHOENIX, Arizona

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• Mar 10, 1985

  N44816

  LAKE PLACID, Florida Minor

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• Feb 15, 1984

  N44816

  LAKE PLACID, Florida

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• Aug 4, 1983

  N87697

  LINCOLN, California Serious

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• Sep 19, 1982

  N51H

  DANVILLE, Illinois

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• Apr 28, 1980

  N45018

  PENDLETON, Oregon Minor

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• Jun 29, 1978

  N45234

  BRAWLEY, California Serious

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• Feb 3, 1978

  N44926

  DAVIS, California

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• Dec 16, 1977

  N44988

  WAUKON, Iowa Fatal

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• Aug 11, 1977

  N45261

  PRESCOTT, Washington Serious

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• Nov 16, 1976

  N44707

  COLLEGE PLACE, Washington Serious

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• Aug 12, 1976

  N44744

  TEMPE, Arizona

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• Aug 5, 1976

  N44738

  COOLIDGE, Arizona

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• Aug 9, 1974

  N45184

  QUEEN CREEK, Arizona

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03 /  Airworthiness Directives

FAA directives applicable to NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.

04 /  Type Certificate Data Sheets

FAA TCDS for NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.

• A-2-569 Current Rev 5 · 12/21/1950

  Naval Aircraft Factory

  Models: N3N-3

  Atlas TCDS → DRS ↗

06 /  Supplemental Type Certificates

Modifications approved for NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

40 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.

• 03/01/2025

  STC SA7965SW

  Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.

  Shady Aviation LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/17/2024

  STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

  Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering

  Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/09/2022

  STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)

  Install Ceconite covering material.

  Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/01/2022

  STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)

  Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas

  General Aviation Modifications Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/19/2022

  STC SA04776NY (1 OF 2)

  The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained

  HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/30/2021

  STC SA1151NW

  Installation of the Flight Grip Model 135 Control Stick Grip

  Air Products & Parts LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 04/26/2018

  STC SA6070NM

  Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.

  West Coast Air Creations

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/13/2018

  STC SA6070NM

  Installation of a 'quick-disconnect drain plug' on the engine rocker sump for the oil drain retrieval system after engine shutdown.

  Richard Zeiler

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/01/2018

  STC SA7965SW

  Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system.

  Air Tech Coatings

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 12/20/2017

  STC SA01406NY

  Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and\nrotary wing

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/09/2017

  STC SA02428SE (Page 1)

  Installation of an Air Stream Switch for an electric time recording device on non-pressurized aircraft

  Henry F Rogers/David E Polley

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/14/2016

  STC SA01734SE (PG 3)

  Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

  Andrew D. Humphrey

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/10/2015

  STC SA01734SE (PG 3)

  Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

  Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/04/2015

  STC SA00478CH

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/31/2012

  STC SA01406NY

  Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and\nrotary wing

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/10/2012

  STC SA00478CH

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 10/19/2011

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/14/2011

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/23/2011

  STC SA01734SE (PG 3)

  Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

  Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/25/2011

  STC SA4503NM (Page 1)

  Install Ceconite covering material.

  Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/01/2010

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 09/18/2009

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 06/26/2009

  STC SA01734SE (PG 3)

  Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.

  Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/15/2009

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 07/25/2008

  STC SA02033AT (PAGE 3)

  Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line (47J series w stc's SH4-235SW, SH4-826SW or SH479SW)

  M-20 Oil Separators LLC

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/23/2008

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 05/14/2007

  STC SA00478CH (PAGE 2)

  Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.

  Aviation Products Systems Inc.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 02/15/2007

  STC SA01736SE

  ONE-ONLY: Installation of a Pratt & Whitney R-985-AN-14B engine, a Hamilton Standard propeller having a 2D30 hub and 6101A -12 to -18 blades and a Hamilton Standard 1A2G5 propeller…

  Kahle Jack.

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 01/23/2007

  STC SA00402SE

  Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed)

  Aviation Development Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

• 03/29/2006

  STC SA02268CH (PAGE 4)

  Installation of Airwolf Filter Corp. Air Oil Separator

  Airwolf Filter Corporation

  Atlas STC → DRS ↗

+ 10 more STCs on file

04 /  Regulations watching this type

Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for NAVAL AIRCRAFT FACTORY N3N-3

05 /  Aircraft of this type

All 144 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.

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

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• Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →

  Refreshed Apr 27, 2026

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