Franklin 90
6 on the U.S. register. Built from 1930 to 1932; half of them date from 1931 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (1). 67% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the 90 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lambert R266 (3), Lycoming 0-290 Series (1)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 71 mph
- Maker on the register
- Franklin
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 26, 1983; newest March 5, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 6 | 1930 to 1932 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 2 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: Wingnut INC · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Alfred And Lois Kelch Aviation Museum INC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Franklin 90 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
6 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Franklin 90s?
Wisconsin, with 1.
Who owns the Franklin 90?
67% 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 · 6
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N13271 | Franklin 90 |
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum Hood River, Oregon |
None on file | 2024-03-05 | Valid |
| N10779 | Franklin 90 |
Eagles Mere Air Museum Foundation Wayne, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2013-03-20 | Valid |
| N13139 | Franklin 90 |
Alfred And Lois Kelch Aviation Museum INC Brodhead, Wisconsin |
Standard | 2012-05-24 | Valid |
| N11601 | Franklin 90 |
Individual owner Virginia |
None on file | 2005-06-01 | Valid |
| N10792 | Franklin 90 |
Wingnut INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 1999-05-26 | Valid |
| N10765 | Franklin 90 |
Individual owner New Mexico |
Standard | 1983-09-26 | Valid |