Consolidated Vultee BT-13
74 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1941 to 1980; half of them date from 1942 or earlier. Texas has the most (16). 49% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the BT-13 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- P&W R-985 Series (53), P&W R1340 Series (4), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 108 mph
- Maker on the register
- Consolidated Vultee
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 5, 1975; newest September 5, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT-13A | 56 | 1941 to 1953 | 75.7% |
| BT-13B (SNV-2) | 11 | 1942 to 1946 | 14.9% |
| BT-13 | 7 | 1941 to 1980 | 9.5% |
When they were built by decade · 18 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum · Egmond Aircraft LLC · Brothers Aviation LLC · War Eagles Air Museum · Valiant Air Command INC · Tuskegee Airmen National Historical Museum INC · Skyway INC · Presby Aire LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 1 cases since 1982, 1 fatal
The 1 most recent of 1 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Consolidated Vultee BT-13 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
74 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Consolidated Vultee BT-13s?
Texas, with 16.
Who owns the Consolidated Vultee BT-13?
49% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 7 BT-13 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N641CM | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 2023-01-26 | Valid |
| N70030 | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Co-owned owner Georgia |
Standard | 2023-01-23 | Valid |
| N67789 | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Skyway INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2017-08-29 | Valid |
| N8527P | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Co-owned owner California |
Standard | 2008-04-17 | Valid |
| N64470 | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2005-05-25 | Valid |
| N55537 | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2003-04-03 | Valid |
| N63043 | Consolidated Vultee BT-13 |
Individual owner California |
None on file | Revoked |