Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A
7 Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built in 1945.
- Registered today
- 7
- Years built
- 1945
- Seats
- 4
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A 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 PBY-6A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 29, 1985Destroyed · fatal injuries · Northport, WAN2886D
- Oct 13, 1984Destroyed · fatal injuries · Port Isabel, TX
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1945 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Consolidated Vultee PBY-6A 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 multi engine
- Category
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Cruising speed
- 127 mph