Consolidated Vultee BT-13A
56 Consolidated Vultee BT-13A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1941–1953. Most are registered in TX, CA and FL.
- Registered today
- 56
- Years built
- 1941–1953
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Consolidated Vultee BT-13A 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.
Watch new ADs for the Consolidated Vultee BT-13A
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 7
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 7
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Consolidated Vultee BT-13A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Consolidated Vultee BT-13A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 21, 2021Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Camas, WAN53331
- Aug 13, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Joseph, ORN53331
- Dec 18, 1997Substantial damage · minor injuries · Oxford, CTN67868
- May 26, 1996Substantial damage · none injuries · Brookings, ORN56642
- Sep 2, 1990Substantial damage · none injuries · Granite Falls, WA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Consolidated Vultee BT-13A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1941 | 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 14 | |
| 1943 | 6 | |
| 1946 | 2 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1953 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Consolidated Vultee BT-13A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 7 NTSB events since 1982 involve Consolidated Vultee BT-13A 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
- 108 mph
BT-13A aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N113BT | — | Dallas, TX | Apr 16, 2022 |
| N118BG | — | Black Rock, AR | Mar 7, 2019 |
| N11FW | 1942 | Kingsford, MI | — |
| N130BT | 1941 | Hudson, NY | Aug 7, 2023 |
| N213BD | 1941 | Belleview, FL | Mar 12, 2015 |
| N27003 | 1942 | Dallas, TX | Sep 10, 1991 |
| N313BT | 1943 | Leesburg, VA | Mar 5, 2019 |
| N3571 | — | Roanoke, TX | May 25, 2023 |
| N369BT | — | Blaine, MN | Mar 21, 1993 |
| N4043 | — | Boulder, CO | May 17, 2016 |
| N4566V | — | Walnut Ridge, AR | Jul 19, 2024 |
| N4794N | — | Fulton, TX | Nov 18, 2022 |
| N52411 | 1941 | Dallas, TX | Sep 6, 1991 |
| N54679 | 1941 | La Feria, TX | Mar 27, 2017 |
| N54841 | 1941 | Granite Falls, MN | May 19, 2016 |
| N55579 | 1942 | Lake Suzy, FL | Apr 26, 2023 |
| N55759 | 1943 | Timmonsville, SC | Nov 8, 2018 |
| N5582N | 1942 | Goodrich, MI | Aug 21, 1989 |
| N56319 | 1941 | Holly Springs, NC | Sep 5, 2026 |
| N56330 | 1941 | Lewes, DE | Mar 28, 2018 |
| N56478 | 1941 | Dallas, TX | Nov 8, 2000 |
| N56642 | 1941 | Metamora, IL | Oct 25, 2024 |
| N56985 | 1943 | Tarkio, MO | Nov 3, 2009 |
| N57387 | 1942 | San Clemente, CA | Sep 4, 2023 |
| N57425 | — | Incline Village, NV | Dec 28, 2012 |