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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.

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Registered today
30
Years built
1963–1974
Seats
2
Engines
2 · Turbo-jet

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

0 reports on Northrop T-38A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19632
19656
19664
19698
19702
19721
19741
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
TX28
AZ1
WA1

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.
See the registered Northrop T-38A aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N38TZ1965Renton, WAJan 25, 2011
N901NA1966Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N902NA1963Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N903NA1963Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N904NA—Houston, TXOct 12, 1978
N906NA—Houston, TXOct 12, 1978
N907NA—Houston, TXOct 12, 1978
N908NA1965Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N909NA1969Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N910NA—Houston, TXOct 12, 1978
N913NA1965Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N914NA1965Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N915NA—Houston, TXOct 16, 1989
N916NA1966Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N917NA1969Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N918NA1966Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N920NA1969Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N921NA1969Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N923NA1966Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N924NA1969Houston, TXSep 10, 1969
N938TC1965Scottsdale, AZNov 12, 2015
N955NA1969Houston, TXApr 4, 1972
N956NA1969Houston, TXApr 4, 1972
N959NA1972Houston, TXApr 4, 1972
N960NA1970Houston, TXApr 4, 1972

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