Nanchang China CJ-6
162 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1962 to 2001; half of them date from 1973 or earlier. California has the most (22). 39% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the CJ-6 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (99), Vedeneyev M14P (17), Housai 6Jia (13)
- Seats
- 2
- Maker on the register
- Nanchang China
- Registered
- earliest certificate November 21, 1991; newest August 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
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ-6A | 119 | 1962 to 2001 | 73.5% |
| CJ-6 | 39 | 1962 to 2001 | 24.1% |
| CJ6A (YAK 18A) | 4 | 1971 to 1973 | 2.5% |
When they were built by decade · 28 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: Kilroy Aviation LLC · USA Aircraft Leasing LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 12 cases since 1982, 7 fatal
The 8 most recent of 12 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 Nanchang China CJ-6 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
162 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Nanchang China CJ-6s?
California, with 22.
Who owns the Nanchang China CJ-6?
39% 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 · 4 CJ6A (YAK 18A) (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N186JD | Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) |
Individual owner California |
Experimental | 2020-08-04 | Valid |
| N10YK | Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) |
J & A Aero INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2015-06-24 | Valid |
| N225C | Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) |
J&N Endeavors LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Experimental | 2004-02-04 | Valid |
| N2278 | Nanchang China CJ6A (YAK 18A) |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Experimental | 1996-12-17 | Valid |