Stits Playboy SA3A
11 Stits Playboy SA3A aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1953–1971. Most are registered in NE, TX and WI.
- Registered today
- 11
- Years built
- 1953–1971
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Stits Playboy SA3A 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.
Watch new ADs for the Stits Playboy SA3A
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 0
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 0
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Stits Playboy SA3A airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Stits Playboy SA3A aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Stits Playboy SA3A airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1953 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1 | |
| 1963 | 2 | |
| 1966 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 1 | |
| 1969 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 3 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Stits Playboy SA3A airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. No NTSB events since 1982 involve Stits Playboy SA3A 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
- Not Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 112 mph
SA3A aircraft
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1316 | 1967 | East Troy, WI | Aug 2, 1999 |
| N392 | — | Granbury, TX | May 11, 2021 |
| N47K | 1954 | Mojave, CA | Oct 25, 2023 |
| N4VL | 1969 | Albion, NE | Nov 9, 2011 |
| N5546V | 1963 | Pendleton, OR | Dec 22, 1975 |
| N853DW | 1971 | Amarillo, TX | Jan 24, 2017 |
| N8656E | 1963 | Minot, ND | Nov 20, 2015 |
| N8699R | 1966 | Matthews, NC | Apr 14, 2021 |
| N8KK | 1953 | Oshkosh, WI | Aug 31, 1973 |
| N954PB | — | Gardnerville, NV | Aug 23, 2023 |
| N96J | — | Wynot, NE | Sep 6, 2018 |