Lockheed P-38L
6 Lockheed P-38L aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1944–1945.
- Registered today
- 6
- Years built
- 1944–1945
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 2 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Lockheed P-38L 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 Lockheed P-38L
One email when a new AD may apply to this model. Stop any time.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 2
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Lockheed P-38L airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Lockheed P-38L aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19954 reports on Lockheed P-38L airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- wheel4
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1944 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Lockheed P-38L airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Lockheed P-38L airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 4 service difficulty reports on Lockheed P-38L 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
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,500 - 19,999 lb
- Cruising speed
- 288 mph