Convair BT-13
17 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1941 to 1946; half of them date from 1942 or earlier. California has the most (4). 53% 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 (10), Wright 975E&F-2&3 (2), P&W Wjr-B-S-T (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 127 mph
- Maker on the register
- Convair
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 24, 1990; newest June 10, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 5 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: Tsi Holdco INC · Syf LLC · Planes Of Fame Air Museum · Orvin Sanden INC · International Air Services INC Trustee · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC · American Airpower Heritage Flying Mu
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 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 Convair BT-13 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
17 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Convair BT-13s?
California, with 4.
Who owns the Convair BT-13?
53% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.