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
Who owns them registrant type
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
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
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
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 · 4 SNJ-5B (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N214MB | North American SNJ-5B |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2025-10-27 | Valid |
| N31443 | North American SNJ-5B |
Texas Barnstormers LLC Rogers, Texas |
Standard | 2023-09-26 | Valid |
| N3682F | North American SNJ-5B |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2022-08-04 | Valid |
| N9805C | North American SNJ-5B |
Snj LLC Downers Grove, Illinois |
Standard | 2014-06-10 | Valid |