Grumman HU-16B
10 Grumman HU-16B aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1959. Most are registered in CA, DE and AK.
- Registered today
- 10
- Years built
- 1951–1959
- Seats
- 8
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Grumman HU-16B 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-16B
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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 HU-16B airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman HU-16B aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Grumman HU-16B airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 4 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman HU-16B airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman HU-16B 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 multi engine
- Category
- Amphibian
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 20,000 and over lb
- Cruising speed
- 168 mph
HU-16B aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10019 | 1951 | Helena, MT | Feb 28, 2026 |
| N10GN | 1959 | Chino, CA | — |
| N211MC | — | Vienna, IL | Jun 29, 2023 |
| N226CG | — | Lewes, DE | Apr 9, 2020 |
| N44HQ | 1951 | Anchorage, AK | Oct 25, 2023 |
| N7024S | — | Baldwin Park, CA | Aug 30, 2006 |
| N8497J | 1953 | Tulsa, OK | Apr 1, 2009 |
| N85303 | 1951 | Castle Rock, CO | Apr 18, 2024 |
| N866HA | — | El Paso, TX | Jun 27, 2019 |
| N98TP | 1951 | Wilmington, DE | Sep 27, 2021 |