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 apply0 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.
Watch new ADs for the Grumman HU-16
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Grumman HU-16 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- piston1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2 | |
| Unknown | 5 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N216HU | — | Scottsdale, AZ | May 2, 2023 |
| N43155 | — | Camarillo, CA | Feb 9, 2021 |
| N4796U | — | Wilmington, DE | Sep 18, 2008 |
| N7025J | — | Albuquerque, NM | Apr 15, 2021 |
| N7025N | 1955 | Wilmington, DE | Jul 8, 2021 |
| N7026C | 1951 | Batavia, OH | Apr 11, 2024 |
| N7927 | 1955 | Dover, DE | Sep 10, 2008 |
| N888AC | — | Jul 17, 2024 | |
| N99TP | 1951 | Leesburg, VA | Aug 18, 2026 |