Fairchild M-62
186 on the U.S. register across 5 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1940 to 1965; half of them date from 1943 or earlier. Texas has the most (34). 42% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the M-62 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Fairchild 6-440 Series (150), Fairchild 6-440-C5 (3), Cont Motor W670 Series (3)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 97 mph
- Maker on the register
- Fairchild
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 6, 1970; newest September 30, 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
When they were built by decade · 47 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 · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC · Planes Of Fame Air Museum · National Museum Of World War II Aviation · Mid Atlantic Air Museum · Hagerstown Aviation Museum INC · Casa Acquisitions LLC · American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm
Accident history NTSB records · 15 cases since 1982, 4 fatal
The 8 most recent of 15 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 Fairchild M-62 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
186 as of October 2, 2026, counting 5 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Fairchild M-62s?
Texas, with 34.
Who owns the Fairchild M-62?
42% 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 · 10 M-62A-4 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N55406 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Co-owned owner West Virginia |
Standard | 2025-06-13 | Valid |
| N619PT | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2022-06-07 | Valid |
| N79185 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Mantei And Associates Lexington, South Carolina |
Standard | 2020-08-20 | Valid |
| N69243 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Individual owner Montana |
None on file | 2014-07-24 | Valid |
| N69590 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Easy Air LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2013-07-22 | Valid |
| N67878 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
R&G Aero LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 2010-09-01 | Valid |
| N75463 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
N75463 LLC Granite Falls, Minnesota |
Standard | 2010-04-08 | Valid |
| N40265 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2005-01-05 | Valid |
| N49462 | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 1979-10-24 | Valid |
| N8735R | Fairchild M-62A-4 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1973-11-19 | Valid |