Grumman HU 16E
7 Grumman HU 16E aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1951–1957.
- Registered today
- 7
- Years built
- 1951–1957
- Seats
- 8
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Grumman HU 16E 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 16E
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
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 16E airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Grumman HU 16E aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Grumman HU 16E airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1951 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 1 | |
| 1954 | 1 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| 1957 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 2 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Grumman HU 16E airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Grumman HU 16E 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
- 187 mph