Grumman G-73
13 Grumman G-73 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1946–1951. Most are registered in NV, ID and CA.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 13
- Years built
- 1946–1951
- Seats
- 12
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Grumman G-73 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
- 8
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 1
- Minor damage
- 3
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman G-73 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman G-73 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Dec 19, 2005Destroyed · fatal injuries · Miami, FL
- Oct 1, 1997Minor damage · none injuries · Fort Lauderdale, FLN168WS
- Mar 18, 1994Destroyed · fatal injuries · Key West, FL
- Aug 14, 1987Damage not reported · none injuries · Bimini
- Oct 28, 1986Substantial damage · fatal injuries · St. Croix
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on Grumman G-73 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- engine1
- press relief vlv1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1946 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 | |
| 1950 | 2 | |
| 1951 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman G-73 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman G-73 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on Grumman G-73 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.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Category
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,500 - 19,999 lb
- Cruising speed
- 165 mph
G-73 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N12YZ | 1946 | Coolin, ID | May 23, 2000 |
| N130FB | 1947 | Carson City, NV | Feb 12, 2016 |
| N168WS | 1946 | Minden, NV | Apr 26, 1997 |
| N1888T | 1947 | Oshkosh, WI | Aug 15, 2012 |
| N188AC | 1951 | Coolin, ID | Nov 21, 1991 |
| N2945 | 1946 | Hillsboro, OR | Nov 6, 2019 |
| N2950 | 1947 | Reno, NV | Jun 17, 1993 |
| N54GZ | 1950 | Middletown, DE | May 20, 2014 |
| N611SS | 1946 | Carson City, NV | Mar 16, 2015 |
| N632SS | — | San Antonio, TX | Mar 7, 2014 |
| N7356 | 1950 | Carson City, NV | Jul 30, 2012 |
| N775WA | 1947 | Baldwin Park, CA | Nov 26, 2019 |
| N98BS | 1947 | New York, NY | Oct 26, 1990 |