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Forney F-1

50 Forney F-1 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1956–1959. Most are registered in TX, FL and AZ.

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Registered today
50
Years built
1956–1959
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

3 ADs match the Forney F-1 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

  • 2003-21-01Univair Aircraft Corporation Models Alon A-2 and A2-A; ERCO 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E…Dec 1, 2003
  • 2002-26-02Univair Aircraft Corporation Models Alon A-2 and A2-A; ERCO 415-C, 415-CD, 415-D, 415-E…Feb 14, 2003
  • 2002-16-04Univair Aircraft Corporation Models (ERCO) 415-C, (ERCO) 415-CD, (ERCO) 415-D, (ERCO)…Sep 13, 2002

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
10
Destroyed
2
Substantial damage
8
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

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

  • Sep 21, 2020Substantial damage · minor injuries · West Kingston, RIN3000G
  • May 18, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Morgan, UTN3007G
  • Dec 22, 1996Destroyed · fatal injuries · Middleburg, FL
  • Aug 25, 1996Substantial damage · none injuries · Bozeman, MTN7551C
  • Nov 11, 1995Substantial damage · none injuries · Estherville, IAN7515C

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Forney F-1 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. spar cap1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19563
19576
195816
195917
Unknown8

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX6
FL5
AZ4
NC4
CA3
MT3
SC3
CO2
MO2
NE2

Buyer checklist

3 ADs published since 1998 may apply to the Forney F-1; recurring ADs need to be checked at each inspection. 10 NTSB events since 1982 involve Forney F-1 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Forney F-1 airframes since 1995. 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 Forney F-1 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
90 mph

F-1 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1GU1957Rosamond, CAAug 29, 2023
N1YY1956Oklahoma City, OKOct 23, 2025
N26C1958Austin, TXNov 2, 2012
N3000G1959Brooklyn, NYDec 4, 2014
N3001G—Oakdale, NEMar 11, 2026
N3004G1959Belleview, FLNov 10, 2025
N3005G1959Springfield, MOJan 6, 2021
N3007G1959Swansea, SCOct 1, 2009
N3009G1959Swansea, SCNov 6, 2013
N3016G1959Collinsville, TXAug 20, 2025
N3021G—Hermitage, PASep 15, 2025
N323TB1959Louisville, KYMar 1, 2025
N6132C1956Gallipolis, OHOct 7, 2026
N6136C1956Tehachapi, CANov 3, 2017
N6139C1957Sun City, AZMar 17, 2017
N7500C1957Hernando, FLJul 29, 2024
N7504C1957Channahon, ILSep 9, 2016
N7508C—Otis, COOct 5, 2023
N7513C1957Green Cove Springs, FLNov 12, 2015
N7515C1957Palm Coast, FLJun 19, 2023
N7516C—Dayton, VAJul 25, 2024
N7519C1958Bridger, MTJun 10, 2021
N7520C1958Columbus, NMMay 7, 1984
N7521C1958Tallahassee, FLSep 17, 2019
N7526C1958Hyde Park, VTJan 7, 2024

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