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Grumman HU-16

9 Grumman HU-16 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1955.

Registered today
9
Years built
1951–1955
Seats
5
Engines
2 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Grumman HU-16 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.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
4
Destroyed
3
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Grumman HU-16 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman HU-16 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Sep 25, 2003Destroyed · fatal injuries · Fort Pierce, FL
  • Apr 14, 2003Destroyed · fatal injuries · ChetumalN7026Y
  • Sep 26, 1998Substantial damage · none injuries · Sedona, AZN7025J
  • Jun 19, 1991Destroyed · serious injuries · Pacific Ocean, PO

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

1 report on Grumman HU-16 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Most reported parts

  1. piston1

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19512
19552
Unknown5

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
DE3
AZ1
CA1
NM1
OH1
VA1
Unknown1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman HU-16 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 4 NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman HU-16 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Grumman HU-16 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 HU-16 aircraft

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

HU-16 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N216HU—Scottsdale, AZMay 2, 2023
N43155—Camarillo, CAFeb 9, 2021
N4796U—Wilmington, DESep 18, 2008
N7025J—Albuquerque, NMApr 15, 2021
N7025N1955Wilmington, DEJul 8, 2021
N7026C1951Batavia, OHApr 11, 2024
N79271955Dover, DESep 10, 2008
N888AC—Jul 17, 2024
N99TP1951Leesburg, VAAug 18, 2026

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