Piccard AX-6
11 Piccard AX-6 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1972–1978. Most are registered in CA, PA and TX.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1972–1978
- Seats
- 1
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piccard AX-6 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
- 8
- Destroyed
- 2
- Substantial damage
- 3
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piccard AX-6 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piccard AX-6 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 23, 1990Destroyed · serious injuries · Peaster, TXN99US
- Jul 16, 1989Destroyed · fatal injuries · Houston, TX
- Oct 3, 1988Substantial damage · minor injuries · Albuquerque, NMN99US
- Oct 8, 1984Minor damage · serious injuries · Albuquerque, NM
- Aug 13, 1983Substantial damage · none injuries · Louisvile, KYN16JF
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piccard AX-6 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1972 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 3 | |
| 1974 | 2 | |
| 1975 | 1 | |
| 1977 | 1 | |
| 1978 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 1 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piccard AX-6 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 8 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piccard AX-6 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
- Balloon
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 60 mph
AX-6 aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N2418Z | 1977 | Old Forge, PA | Jan 29, 1985 |
| N2US | 1973 | Honolulu, HI | Jul 7, 1973 |
| N36US | 1972 | Kingsland, TX | Jul 20, 1983 |
| N39US | 1972 | Half Moon Bay, CA | Dec 10, 1974 |
| N50TS | 1973 | Fruita, CO | Dec 26, 2018 |
| N58DP | 1973 | Hastings, MI | Aug 3, 2023 |
| N64DP | — | Rock Stream, NY | Nov 15, 2022 |
| N78DP | 1974 | Anchorage, KY | Jun 10, 2024 |
| N81WP | 1978 | Scranton, PA | Aug 7, 1981 |
| N95US | 1974 | Corpus Christi, TX | Jan 26, 1980 |
| N96DP | 1975 | Los Angeles, CA | Sep 5, 1975 |