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American AA-1B

26 American AA-1B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1973. Most are registered in AZ, CA and TX.

Registered today
26
Years built
1972–1973
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the American AA-1B airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
9
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
7
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to American AA-1B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered American AA-1B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Dec 1, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Brenham, TXN6242L
  • Feb 24, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · St Johns, AZN30JL
  • Aug 1, 2017Substantial damage · serious injuries · Phoenix, AZN6216L
  • Apr 6, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · State College, PA
  • Feb 10, 2005Destroyed · fatal injuries · Petaluma, CA

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on American AA-1B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
197215
19732
Unknown9

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AZ4
CA4
TX3
FL2
MA2
MI2
IL1
MO1
NC1
ND1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the American AA-1B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve American AA-1B airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered American AA-1B aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed
108 mph

AA-1B aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1311972Lake Stevens, WAApr 6, 2023
N222FR1972Henderson, NVSep 30, 2022
N5722L—Sarasota, FLJun 13, 2024
N5751L1972Fountain Hills, AZApr 23, 2023
N5752L1972Brackettville, TXJan 22, 2022
N6112L1972Butler, MOFeb 2, 2018
N6203L1972Cottonwood, AZMay 25, 2012
N6205L1972Wilbraham, MAFeb 10, 2014
N6209L—Kannapolis, NCOct 28, 2025
N6211L1972Spencer, MAMay 29, 2023
N6242L—Pattison, TXJan 4, 2024
N6263L—Queen Creek, AZMar 16, 2021
N6264L1972Thompson, NDJan 17, 2001
N6323L1972Torrance, CANov 15, 2003
N6337L1972Shelby Township, MIJan 23, 2023
N6354L—Ingleside, ILFeb 9, 2001
N657AS—San Antonio, TXJun 22, 2021
N7356L1972Downey, CAOct 26, 1998
N7358L1972Happy Camp, CAApr 2, 2018
N847X—Galt, CAJan 28, 2025
N9324L1972Bridgeport, MIApr 2, 2020
N9432L—Philadelphia, PAOct 31, 2013
N9509L1972Live Oak, FLJun 10, 2010
N9901L—West Ossipee, NHJul 29, 2021
N9904L1973Greer, SCMay 23, 1983

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