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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.

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Registered today
13
Years built
1946–1951
Seats
12
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

2 reports on Grumman G-73 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. engine1
  2. press relief vlv1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19464
19475
19502
19511
Unknown1

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
NV5
ID2
CA1
DE1
NY1
OR1
TX1
WI1

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.
See the registered Grumman G-73 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N12YZ1946Coolin, IDMay 23, 2000
N130FB1947Carson City, NVFeb 12, 2016
N168WS1946Minden, NVApr 26, 1997
N1888T1947Oshkosh, WIAug 15, 2012
N188AC1951Coolin, IDNov 21, 1991
N29451946Hillsboro, ORNov 6, 2019
N29501947Reno, NVJun 17, 1993
N54GZ1950Middletown, DEMay 20, 2014
N611SS1946Carson City, NVMar 16, 2015
N632SS—San Antonio, TXMar 7, 2014
N73561950Carson City, NVJul 30, 2012
N775WA1947Baldwin Park, CANov 26, 2019
N98BS1947New York, NYOct 26, 1990

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