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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.

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Registered today
27
Years built
1940–1941
Seats
2
Engines
1 · Reciprocating

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 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 1995

0 reports on Porterfield LP-65 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
194015
19416
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
CA5
OH5
TX5
MO2
AK1
FL1
IL1
KS1
MI1
MT1

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.
See the registered Porterfield LP-65 aircraft

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

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N255631940Hicksville, OHApr 19, 2007
N255851940Hempstead, NY—
N25586—Santa Maria, CAMay 19, 2023
N272061940Rhome, TXSep 13, 2024
N272221940Orlando, FLFeb 13, 2004
N272421940Maryland Heights, MODec 14, 1977
N272491940Arlington, WANov 25, 2014
N272791940Santa Ana, CAMar 7, 2019
N272811940Urbana, OHFeb 22, 2026
N27284—Wasilla, AKMay 1, 2023
N27288—Boerne, TXJul 11, 2024
N27289—Conway Springs, KSMar 17, 2025
N323201940Whittier, CASep 9, 2023
N323281940Mooresville, NCSep 16, 2023
N323331940Warrensburg, MONov 18, 1986
N323471940Wooster, OHJan 17, 1985
N323621940Bend, ORApr 5, 2019
N32366—Novato, CA—
N323721940Columbus, OHOct 27, 2009
N324121940Dayton, OHDec 17, 2013
N32417—Midland, MIJan 22, 2024
N348191941Springtown, TXFeb 4, 2024
N377171941Havre, MTJun 27, 1994
N377671941San Antonio, TXMay 4, 2006
N378531941Naperville, ILJun 16, 1977

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