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Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 on the US registry.
145 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 145 Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 aircraft on the US registry, and 99% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1938 and 1961; the median year is 1941. California has the most (31, 21%). 35% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 2 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 2 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| P&w R-985 Series | 53 |
| Wright 760A B D E&et | 30 |
| P&w R1340 Series | 16 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N4509T | – | Rising Star, TX | Mcginnis Air LLC | Aug 31, 2026 |
| N45222 | 1941 | Hudson, WI | Not shown (individual) | Jul 24, 2026 |
| N773N | 1941 | Napoleon, OH | Not shown (individual) | Mar 12, 2026 |
| N583WH | 1941 | Polk City, FL | Not shown (individual) | Mar 10, 2026 |
| N933R | 1941 | Colorado Springs, CO | Not shown (individual) | Mar 9, 2026 |
| N45025 | 1943 | Atherton, CA | D.c.h L.p | Feb 25, 2026 |
| N4409 | 1941 | Forest Lake, MN | Not shown (individual) | Sep 10, 2025 |
| N45048 | – | Gilroy, CA | Not shown (individual) | Sep 2, 2025 |
| N991PT | 1938 | Incline Village, NV | Not shown (individual) | Jun 10, 2025 |
| N42745 | 1941 | Foley, AL | City Of Foley | Jan 8, 2025 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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