Boeing PT-17
35 Boeing PT-17 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1940–1977. Most are registered in CA, TX and DE.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 35
- Years built
- 1940–1977
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Boeing PT-17 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 5
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Boeing PT-17 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Boeing PT-17 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Oct 2, 2021Substantial damage · minor injuries · Winnie, TXN4106Y
- May 20, 2015Substantial damage · minor injuries · Williamson, GAN55528
- Jul 19, 2003Substantial damage · minor injuries · Hendersonville, NCN411BT
- Jun 3, 1989Destroyed · fatal injuries · Meeker, CON634JM
- Apr 27, 1985Substantial damage · none injuries · Aurora, CON634JM
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Boeing PT-17 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1940 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 10 | |
| 1942 | 10 | |
| 1943 | 4 | |
| 1945 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 8 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Boeing PT-17 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Boeing PT-17 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.
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
- 93 mph
PT-17 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N170BW | 1943 | Chesapeake, VA | Jan 17, 2019 |
| N2700J | — | Washington, TX | Dec 17, 1981 |
| N2978T | — | Hood River, OR | Apr 12, 1982 |
| N3085D | — | Wilmington, DE | — |
| N34KS | 1945 | Lewes, DE | Sep 25, 2025 |
| N3747M | 1942 | Pocatello, ID | Jan 29, 1980 |
| N39WR | 1942 | Templeton, CA | Jan 24, 2004 |
| N4106Y | 1942 | Beaumont, TX | May 28, 2008 |
| N411BT | 1941 | Providence, RI | Nov 2, 2017 |
| N416EM | 1940 | Jackson, MI | Mar 5, 2019 |
| N43737 | — | Alton, IL | Sep 29, 1994 |
| N4432Q | — | Ontario, CA | Dec 5, 2005 |
| N47033 | 1941 | Hesperia, CA | Jan 9, 1987 |
| N50LC | — | Centerville, TN | Jul 13, 2007 |
| N51876 | 1941 | Parker, CO | Sep 27, 2012 |
| N5207N | — | Louise, TX | Jun 23, 2020 |
| N53493 | 1941 | Chowchilla, CA | Mar 26, 2018 |
| N55481 | 1942 | Cypress, TX | Mar 29, 2018 |
| N55528 | 1943 | Madison, GA | May 11, 2020 |
| N55902 | 1943 | Troy, AL | May 18, 1985 |
| N58073 | 1941 | Sequim, WA | Aug 11, 2010 |
| N60131 | 1942 | Bigfork, MT | Mar 16, 1987 |
| N61931 | — | Kingsburg, CA | Jul 7, 2015 |
| N63804 | 1941 | Louise, TX | Jun 23, 2020 |
| N67237 | 1942 | Twin Falls, ID | Sep 23, 1993 |