Colonial C-1
8 Colonial C-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1948–1964.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 8
- Years built
- 1948–1964
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Colonial C-1 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
- 5
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 4
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Colonial C-1 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Colonial C-1 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 5, 2015Substantial damage · serious injuries · Chico, TXN257B
- Jul 13, 1996Substantial damage · minor injuries · Halls Crossing, UT
- Jun 23, 1989Destroyed · fatal injuries · Bremerton, WAN260B
- Dec 11, 1982Substantial damage · none injuries · Kalamazoo, MIN256B
- Mar 13, 1982Substantial damage · none injuries · Grand Prairie, TXN254B
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Colonial C-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1948 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Colonial C-1 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 5 NTSB events since 1982 involve Colonial C-1 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
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 84 mph
C-1 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N24HA | 1957 | Aberdeen, SD | Aug 31, 2010 |
| N253B | 1957 | Brant Lake, NY | Oct 12, 1973 |
| N254B | 1957 | Ovid, MI | Nov 10, 2011 |
| N256B | 1957 | Grand Haven, MI | Oct 14, 1993 |
| N263B | 1957 | Hudson, WI | Mar 19, 1985 |
| N265B | — | Aberdeen, SD | Aug 31, 2024 |
| N6595K | 1948 | Sag Harbor, NY | May 31, 2018 |
| N9439H | 1964 | East Aurora, NY | Jan 13, 2011 |