North American SNJ-5 Texan (Navy)
136 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1938 to 1985; half of them date from 1944 or earlier. Texas has the most (23). 54% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the SNJ-5 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- P&W R1340 Series (118), P & W R-1340-An-1 (7)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 141 mph
- Maker on the register
- North American
- Registered
- earliest certificate April 16, 1987; newest October 27, 2025
Where they are owner's state
Texas23California18Arizona7Virginia6Oregon5Georgia5Delaware5Pennsylvania4North Carolina4Indiana4Illinois4Wyoming3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual55 (40%)LLC45 (33%)Corporation25 (18%)Co-owned8 (6%)Partnership3 (2%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 48 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid136 (100%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard117 (86%)None on file9 (7%)Experimental8 (6%)Multiple2 (1%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu3Historic Aeroplane Works INC2American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC2Xtreme Attitudes LLC1Wright Robert L1Whiskey Bend Aerospace LLC1Warpiggs LLC1Warbird Leasing LLC1Wag Air LLC1Veruca Salt LLC1Vegas Warbirds LLC1Vandelay America LLC1
Fleet pages: American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu · American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC · Veruca Salt LLC · Vandelay America LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 31 cases since 1982, 10 fatal
2026-06-06ERA26LA232 · SNJ-5C N98RJ · accident near Midland, VA · no injuries
2009-07-09CEN09FA425 · SNJ-5 N212TC · accident near Simla, CO · 1 killed
2009-01-16ERA09CA135 · SNJ-5 N7861B · accident near Merritt Island, FL · no injuries
2008-09-05DEN08CA154 · SNJ-5 N9813C · accident near Leadville, CO · no injuries
2008-05-05DEN08LA085 · SNJ-5 N12KY · accident near Wolcott, CO · minor injuries
2007-09-22CHI07CA303 · SNJ-5 N11HP · accident near Bloomington, IL · no injuries
2007-03-13DEN07LA074 · SNJ-5 N12KY · accident near Pueblo, CO · no injuries
2005-09-19DEN05LA143 · SNJ-5 N212TC · accident near Torrington, WY · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 31 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 North American SNJ-5 Texan (Navy) aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
136 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most North American SNJ-5s?
Texas, with 23.
Who owns the North American SNJ-5?
54% 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 · 121 SNJ-5 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N79652 | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2003-06-02 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4QU | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2002-10-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N241F | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2001-08-21 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N85169 | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Experimental | 1999-09-29 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N28955 | North American SNJ-5 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Experimental | 1999-03-23 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N12KY | North American SNJ-5 |
North American War Bird LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Standard | 1999-01-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N6971C | North American SNJ-5 |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 1997-08-18 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3724G | North American SNJ-5 |
C & P Aviation Services INC Blaine, Minnesota |
Standard | 1996-07-15 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N543LB | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Missouri |
Standard | 1992-05-11 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N101X | North American SNJ-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N89014 | North American SNJ-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-10 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3195G | North American SNJ-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-09 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3246G | North American SNJ-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum INC Dallas, Texas |
Multiple | 1991-09-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N3725G | North American SNJ-5 |
American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm Dallas, Texas |
Experimental | 1991-09-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N957ED | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1991-02-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N4749C | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 1990-09-19 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N2266W | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Standard | 1990-03-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N15HB | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner South Carolina |
Standard | 1988-06-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N1944D | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 1987-05-13 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N8212E | North American SNJ-5 |
Co-owned owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 1987-04-16 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N212TC | North American SNJ-5 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Experimental | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
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