Northrop T-38A
30 Northrop T-38A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1963–1974. Most are registered in TX, AZ and WA.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 30
- Years built
- 1963–1974
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 2 · Turbo-jet
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Northrop T-38A 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.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 1
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Northrop T-38A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Northrop T-38A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- May 15, 1989Damage not reported · none injuries · Washington, DCN920NA
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Northrop T-38A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1963 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 6 | |
| 1966 | 4 | |
| 1969 | 8 | |
| 1970 | 2 | |
| 1972 | 1 | |
| 1974 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Northrop T-38A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Northrop T-38A 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
- Land
- Certification
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 442 mph
T-38A aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N38TZ | 1965 | Renton, WA | Jan 25, 2011 |
| N901NA | 1966 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N902NA | 1963 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N903NA | 1963 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N904NA | — | Houston, TX | Oct 12, 1978 |
| N906NA | — | Houston, TX | Oct 12, 1978 |
| N907NA | — | Houston, TX | Oct 12, 1978 |
| N908NA | 1965 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N909NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N910NA | — | Houston, TX | Oct 12, 1978 |
| N913NA | 1965 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N914NA | 1965 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N915NA | — | Houston, TX | Oct 16, 1989 |
| N916NA | 1966 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N917NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N918NA | 1966 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N920NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N921NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N923NA | 1966 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N924NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Sep 10, 1969 |
| N938TC | 1965 | Scottsdale, AZ | Nov 12, 2015 |
| N955NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Apr 4, 1972 |
| N956NA | 1969 | Houston, TX | Apr 4, 1972 |
| N959NA | 1972 | Houston, TX | Apr 4, 1972 |
| N960NA | 1970 | Houston, TX | Apr 4, 1972 |