Grumman F8F-2
9 Grumman F8F-2 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1942–1949.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 9
- Years built
- 1942–1949
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Grumman F8F-2 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
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman F8F-2 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman F8F-2 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Grumman F8F-2 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1942 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1 | |
| 1946 | 1 | |
| 1947 | 1 | |
| 1948 | 3 | |
| 1949 | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman F8F-2 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman F8F-2 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
- 365 mph
F8F-2 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N14WB | 1949 | San Antonio, TX | Dec 9, 2023 |
| N1DF | 1948 | Houston, TX | Nov 27, 2007 |
| N68RW | 1947 | Kematen | Mar 19, 2025 |
| N747NF | 1945 | San Antonio, TX | Dec 11, 2023 |
| N777L | 1946 | San Antonio, TX | Oct 6, 2023 |
| N7825C | 1948 | Dallas, TX | Sep 5, 1991 |
| N800H | 1949 | Beaverton, OR | Apr 9, 2022 |
| N818F | 1942 | Sonoma, CA | Apr 15, 2023 |
| N8TF | 1948 | Houston, TX | Apr 20, 2012 |