North American T-28C
52 North American T-28C aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1952–1992. Most are registered in CO, TX and FL.
- Registered today
- 52
- Years built
- 1952–1992
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the North American T-28C 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 North American T-28C
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 15
- Destroyed
- 7
- Substantial damage
- 8
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to North American T-28C airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered North American T-28C aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Aug 7, 2025Substantial damage · serious injuries · West Wendover, NVN9748Y
- Sep 23, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · Greenwood, MSN526D
- Sep 19, 2014Destroyed · fatal injuries · Alton, VAN531KG
- Dec 8, 2012Substantial damage · minor injuries · Moody, TX
- Sep 17, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Martinsburg, WVN688GR
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on North American T-28C airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- strut1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1952 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 5 | |
| 1955 | 2 | |
| 1956 | 15 | |
| 1957 | 10 | |
| 1958 | 2 | |
| 1968 | 1 | |
| 1992 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the North American T-28C airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve North American T-28C airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on North American T-28C 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 single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- 12,500 - 19,999 lb
T-28C aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10NA | 1956 | Wilmington, DE | Sep 11, 2009 |
| N1184T | — | Cape Coral, FL | Jun 7, 2023 |
| N128JC | 1956 | Brookings, OR | Dec 18, 2018 |
| N140AG | 1956 | Lone Tree, CO | Apr 4, 2025 |
| N187GH | 1954 | Callaway, FL | Sep 13, 2021 |
| N2215D | 1957 | Lakeland, FL | Jul 2, 2020 |
| N232TK | 1957 | Frankfort, IN | Oct 17, 2020 |
| N243DM | 1957 | Midland, TX | Dec 27, 2022 |
| N255NA | 1954 | South Hutchinson, KS | Aug 4, 2022 |
| N28941 | 1955 | Lawrence, MA | May 25, 2023 |
| N289RD | 1956 | Milwaukee, WI | Apr 29, 2002 |
| N28CQ | 1957 | Hickory, NC | Jan 14, 2026 |
| N28CX | — | Grapevine, TX | May 6, 1991 |
| N28GT | 1955 | Wilmington, DE | Aug 29, 2017 |
| N28LC | 1957 | Woodinville, WA | Sep 9, 2003 |
| N28XC | 1954 | Mansfield, TX | Sep 15, 2018 |
| N28ZZ | — | Talent, OR | Jan 8, 2025 |
| N31428 | 1956 | Leesburg, VA | Dec 7, 2020 |
| N31431 | 1968 | Lenoir, NC | Oct 27, 1992 |
| N328AK | 1956 | Wardsville, MO | Feb 13, 2021 |
| N335JF | — | Valleyford, WA | May 24, 2011 |
| N36NA | 1954 | Houston, TX | Apr 23, 2012 |
| N404DK | 1956 | Suttons Bay, MI | Mar 11, 1996 |
| N4168E | 1956 | Lewes, DE | May 3, 2024 |
| N46273 | 1957 | Alpine, WY | Jul 22, 2026 |