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Piper PA-16 on the US registry.
276 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 276 Piper PA-16 aircraft on the US registry, and 100% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1944 and 1979; the median year is 1949. Texas has the most (22, 8%). 15% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 6 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days. 1 were deregistered in the last 12 months.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 4 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Piper PA-16 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 |
|---|---|
| Lycoming 0-235 Series | 252 |
| Lycoming 0-290 Series | 13 |
| Lycoming 0-320 Series | 4 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N5705H | – | Winchester, VA | Hangar 13 LLC | Oct 1, 2026 |
| N5600H | – | Bladenboro, NC | Not shown (individual) | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N4473Y | 1949 | Gallatin, TN | Not shown (individual) | Aug 29, 2026 |
| N5745H | 1949 | Omaha, NE | Not shown (individual) | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N5754H | 1949 | Lock Haven, PA | Piper Aviation Museum Foundation | Jul 28, 2026 |
| N5942H | 1949 | Central, AK | Not shown (individual) | Jul 18, 2026 |
| N5801H | 1949 | Titusville, FL | Not shown (individual) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| N5688H | 1949 | Cape Coral, FL | Not shown (individual) | Jun 1, 2026 |
| N5914H | 1949 | Ocala, FL | Not shown (individual) | May 31, 2026 |
| N5810H | 1949 | Carson City, NV | International Air Services INC Trustee | May 26, 2026 |
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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