Ryan Aeronautical ST3
116 on the U.S. register. Built from 1941 to 1949; half of them date from 1942 or earlier. California has the most (22). 41% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the ST3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Kinner R5 Series (99), Ama/Expr Unknown Eng (3), Fairchild 6-440 Series (2)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 105 mph
- Maker on the register
- Ryan Aeronautical
- Registered
- earliest certificate June 20, 1977; newest August 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST3KR | 116 | 1941 to 1949 | 100.0% |
When they were built by decade · 25 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: August Aero LLC · Acv Group LLC · Simply Living LLC · Planes Of Fame Air Museum · International Air Services INC Trustee · Clear Blue Marketing INC · Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Spitfire Ventures LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 9 cases since 1982, 2 fatal
The 8 most recent of 9 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 Ryan Aeronautical ST3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
116 as of October 2, 2026, counting 1 version the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Ryan Aeronautical ST3s?
California, with 22.
Who owns the Ryan Aeronautical ST3?
41% 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 · 116
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N22AL | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Amercian Airpower Heritage Fly Musm Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 1991-09-05 | Valid |
| N52508 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1989-08-05 | Valid |
| N56017 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 1988-07-25 | Valid |
| N50644 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Airpower Museum INC Ottumwa, Iowa |
Standard | 1987-06-12 | Valid |
| N50884 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Ozarks Auto Show Hollister, Missouri |
Standard | 1985-11-06 | Valid |
| N822PT | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 1985-10-05 | Valid |
| N61646 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1985-07-30 | Valid |
| N59502 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1985-07-01 | Valid |
| N239 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1985-03-01 | Valid |
| N46805 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1980-06-24 | Valid |
| N49674 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1977-06-20 | Valid |
| N53071 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner | Standard | Sale reported | |
| N53431 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Zaathof Aero LLC Foristell, Missouri |
Standard | Valid | |
| N54480 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Sale reported | |
| N54876 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Valid | |
| N57081 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Valid |