Models · North American · Piston singles · data as of October 2, 2026

North American T-28

206 on the U.S. register across 6 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1949 to 1992; half of them date from 1954 or earlier. California has the most (27). 55% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.

About the T-28 from the FAA's model table

Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
Power: Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
Common engines: Wright R-1820 Ser (93), Wright R-1820-86 (21), Wright R-1300 Ser (16)
Seats: 2
Cruise speed: about 208 mph
Maker on the register: North American
Registered: earliest certificate June 27, 1978; newest September 23, 2026

Where they are owner's state

California27Texas25Florida13Washington10Colorado10Arizona10Delaware8Tennessee7Oregon7Nevada7Illinois7Oklahoma5

Who owns them registrant type

Individual84 (41%)LLC58 (28%)Corporation51 (25%)Co-owned7 (3%)Partnership2 (1.0%)Non-citizen corporation2 (1.0%)Not stated1 (0.5%)Government1 (0.5%)

Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft

Version	Registered	Built	Share
T-28B	89	1950 to 1986	43.2%
T-28A	55	1945 to 1958	26.7%
T-28C	52	1952 to 1992	25.2%
T-28D	8	1949 to 1952	3.9%
T-28F	1	1951	0.5%
T-28	1	—	0.5%

When they were built by decade · 86 with no year on file

Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far

Registration status

Valid202 (98%)Pending2 (1.0%)Sale reported1 (0.5%)Assigned, not yet registered1 (0.5%)

Airworthiness certificate class

Experimental162 (79%)None on file37 (18%)Restricted5 (2%)Standard1 (0.5%)Multiple1 (0.5%)

Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs

Warbirds 1 LLC2Trojan Phlyers INC2International Air Services INC Trustee2Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee2Zeus Flight LLC1Wrong Brothers Aviation LLC1Wpp Nautical LLC1Wings Of History Museum Of Flight1Wiley Sanders Truck Lines INC1Wildcat Fm-2 INC Trustee1Westfall Holdings LLC1Warpiggs LLC1

Fleet pages: International Air Services INC Trustee · Aircraft Guaranty CORP Trustee · Wrong Brothers Aviation LLC · Wpp Nautical LLC

Accident history NTSB records · 46 cases since 1982, 19 fatal

2025-08-11ANC25FA086 · T-28B N28XT · accident near Monticello, IA · 1 killed

2025-08-07WPR25LA244 · T-28C N9748Y · accident near West Wendover, NV · serious injuries

2025-05-17WPR25LA159 · T-28B N28DE · accident near Olivehurst, CA · serious injuries

2022-07-23WPR22FA265 · T-28B N787AS · accident near Fallbrook, CA · 1 killed

2021-08-12WPR21LA318 · T-28B N392W · accident near Puyallup, WA · no injuries

2018-08-23CEN18LA349 · T-28B N215SF · accident near Minneapolis, MN · serious injuries

2017-07-02CEN17LA250 · T-28A N9103F · accident near Moorhead, MN · 1 killed

2012-12-08CEN13LA097 · T-28C N280JM · accident near Moody, TX · minor injuries

The 8 most recent of 46 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 T-28 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?

206 as of October 2, 2026, counting 6 versions the FAA records separately.

Which state has the most North American T-28s?

California, with 27.

Who owns the North American T-28?

55% 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 · 52 T-28C (all versions)

Tail no.	Maker and model	Owner and base	Certificate	Registered	Status
N46273	North American T-28C	N46273 LLC Alpine, Wyoming	Experimental	2026-07-22	Valid
N745W	North American T-28C	Lund Investments LLC Newport Beach, California	Experimental	2026-04-30	Valid
N462NA	North American T-28C	Topaero Aviation Consulting LLC Coronado, California	Experimental	2026-03-08	Valid
N28CQ	North American T-28C	Plane Crazy Aviation LLC Hickory, North Carolina	Experimental	2026-01-14	Valid
N757K	North American T-28C	Individual owner Arizona	Experimental	2025-10-17	Valid
N9025Y	North American T-28C	AG Air INC Sikeston, Missouri	Experimental	2025-06-24	Valid
N140AG	North American T-28C	Eagle Defense Aviation LLC Lone Tree, Colorado	Experimental	2025-04-04	Valid
N28ZZ	North American T-28C	Individual owner Oregon	Experimental	2025-01-08	Valid
N4168E	North American T-28C	Ftc LLC Lewes, Delaware	Experimental	2024-05-03	Valid
N8039S	North American T-28C	Trojan Phlyers INC Carrollton, Texas	Experimental	2024-01-16	Valid
N649DF	North American T-28C	Three Generations Holding LLC Augusta, Georgia	Experimental	2024-01-10	Valid
N648LW	North American T-28C	Individual owner Washington	Experimental	2023-12-18	Valid
N1184T	North American T-28C	Florida Warbirds LLC Cape Coral, Florida	Experimental	2023-06-07	Valid
N28941	North American T-28C	Individual owner Massachusetts	Experimental	2023-05-25	Valid
N5321X	North American T-28C	L And P Air LLC Lees Summit, Missouri	Experimental	2023-03-09	Valid
N678MC	North American T-28C	David E Glaser LLC Calhan, Colorado	None on file	2023-02-17	Valid
N602JM	North American T-28C	Nighthawk Air Systems INC Palmetto Bay, Florida	None on file	2023-01-27	Valid
N746SH	North American T-28C	Individual owner Arizona	Experimental	2022-12-28	Valid
N243DM	North American T-28C	N243Dm LLC Midland, Texas	Experimental	2022-12-27	Valid
N255NA	North American T-28C	Bobcat Aviation LLC South Hutchinson, Kansas	Experimental	2022-08-04	Valid
N78378	North American T-28C	Barton Aviation LLC San Antonio, Texas	Experimental	2021-10-15	Valid
N187GH	North American T-28C	Lasc Aviation INC Callaway, Florida	Experimental	2021-09-13	Valid
N328AK	North American T-28C	Rhk Of Kansas INC Wardsville, Missouri	Experimental	2021-02-13	Valid
N31428	North American T-28C	Eastern Stearman INC Trustee Leesburg, Virginia	Experimental	2020-12-07	Valid
N232TK	North American T-28C	Individual owner Indiana	Experimental	2020-10-17	Valid
N2215D	North American T-28C	Draken International LLC Lakeland, Florida	Experimental	2020-07-02	Valid
N548NA	North American T-28C	Bga Viation INC Bennettsville, South Carolina	Experimental	2019-04-18	Valid
N661NA	North American T-28C	Valkyrieaero LLC Idaho Springs, Colorado	Experimental	2019-02-11	Valid
N128JC	North American T-28C	Dk Air LLC Brookings, Oregon	Experimental	2018-12-18	Valid
N28XC	North American T-28C	Individual owner Texas	Experimental	2018-09-15	Valid
N575FL	North American T-28C	Rocky Mountain T-28 Parts LLC Peyton, Colorado	None on file	2017-12-15	Valid
N28GT	North American T-28C	Skyway INC Wilmington, Delaware	Experimental	2017-08-29	Valid
N99153	North American T-28C	Individual owner California	Experimental	2017-04-21	Valid
N7160C	North American T-28C	Clear Blue Sky LLC Fort Smith, Arkansas	Experimental	2015-12-29	Valid
N990DB	North American T-28C	Individual owner South Carolina	Experimental	2014-09-15	Valid
N80269	North American T-28C	Individual owner Florida	Experimental	2013-07-30	Valid
N928C	North American T-28C	Greatest Generation Naval Museum Colorado Springs, Colorado	Experimental	2013-01-10	Valid
N36NA	North American T-28C	Comanche Warbirds INC Houston, Texas	Experimental	2012-04-23	Valid
N9016R	North American T-28C	Individual owner Louisiana	None on file	2012-04-04	Valid
N9019N	North American T-28C	Co-owned owner Colorado	Experimental	2011-09-14	Valid
N335JF	North American T-28C	Individual owner Washington	None on file	2011-05-24	Valid
N9022N	North American T-28C	Individual owner Washington	Experimental	2011-05-24	Valid
N10NA	North American T-28C	Dalks Leasing INC Wilmington, Delaware	Experimental	2009-09-11	Valid
N578TB	North American T-28C	Leading Edge Flight Services INC Hampshire, Illinois	None on file	2007-06-05	Valid
N28LC	North American T-28C	Individual owner Washington	Experimental	2003-09-09	Valid
N289RD	North American T-28C	L&P Of Mke LLC Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Experimental	2002-04-29	Valid
N528TC	North American T-28C	Sandpiper Aviation LLC Carson City, Nevada	Experimental	2002-01-04	Valid
N404DK	North American T-28C	Individual owner Michigan	Experimental	1996-03-11	Valid
N76TP	North American T-28C	Commercial Flight Services INC West Chester, Pennsylvania	Experimental	1996-02-22	Valid
N31431	North American T-28C	Individual owner North Carolina	Experimental	1992-10-27	Valid
N28CX	North American T-28C	Individual owner Texas	None on file	1991-05-06	Valid
N9748Y	North American T-28C	Co-owned owner California	Experimental	1987-02-09	Valid