Porterfield LP-65
27 Porterfield LP-65 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1940–1941. Most are registered in CA, OH and TX.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 27
- Years built
- 1940–1941
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Porterfield LP-65 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
- 2
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Porterfield LP-65 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Porterfield LP-65 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Sep 30, 2000Substantial damage · serious injuries · Corsicana, TXN25563
- Feb 14, 1982Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Jacksonville, NC
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Porterfield LP-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1940 | 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 6 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Porterfield LP-65 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 2 NTSB events since 1982 involve Porterfield LP-65 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 single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 76 mph
LP-65 aircraft
Page 1 of 2| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N25563 | 1940 | Hicksville, OH | Apr 19, 2007 |
| N25585 | 1940 | Hempstead, NY | — |
| N25586 | — | Santa Maria, CA | May 19, 2023 |
| N27206 | 1940 | Rhome, TX | Sep 13, 2024 |
| N27222 | 1940 | Orlando, FL | Feb 13, 2004 |
| N27242 | 1940 | Maryland Heights, MO | Dec 14, 1977 |
| N27249 | 1940 | Arlington, WA | Nov 25, 2014 |
| N27279 | 1940 | Santa Ana, CA | Mar 7, 2019 |
| N27281 | 1940 | Urbana, OH | Feb 22, 2026 |
| N27284 | — | Wasilla, AK | May 1, 2023 |
| N27288 | — | Boerne, TX | Jul 11, 2024 |
| N27289 | — | Conway Springs, KS | Mar 17, 2025 |
| N32320 | 1940 | Whittier, CA | Sep 9, 2023 |
| N32328 | 1940 | Mooresville, NC | Sep 16, 2023 |
| N32333 | 1940 | Warrensburg, MO | Nov 18, 1986 |
| N32347 | 1940 | Wooster, OH | Jan 17, 1985 |
| N32362 | 1940 | Bend, OR | Apr 5, 2019 |
| N32366 | — | Novato, CA | — |
| N32372 | 1940 | Columbus, OH | Oct 27, 2009 |
| N32412 | 1940 | Dayton, OH | Dec 17, 2013 |
| N32417 | — | Midland, MI | Jan 22, 2024 |
| N34819 | 1941 | Springtown, TX | Feb 4, 2024 |
| N37717 | 1941 | Havre, MT | Jun 27, 1994 |
| N37767 | 1941 | San Antonio, TX | May 4, 2006 |
| N37853 | 1941 | Naperville, IL | Jun 16, 1977 |