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
California22Texas13Florida9Nevada5Missouri5Kansas5Montana4Illinois4Colorado4Washington3Pennsylvania3Oregon3
Who owns them registrant type
Individual59 (51%)LLC25 (22%)Corporation21 (18%)Co-owned9 (8%)Partnership1 (0.9%)Non-citizen corporation1 (0.9%)
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
Valid114 (98%)Sale reported2 (2%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard107 (92%)None on file5 (4%)Experimental4 (3%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
August Aero LLC3Acv Group LLC3Simply Living LLC2Planes Of Fame Air Museum2International Air Services INC Trustee2Clear Blue Marketing INC2Zaathof Aero LLC1Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum1Spitfire Ventures LLC1Sky West Aviation INC Trustee1San Diego Air & Space Museum1Ryan Recruit LLC1
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
2020-02-23CEN20WA441 · ST3KR N53018 · accident near Les Chariots · 2 killed
2015-08-06WPR15LA233 · ST3KR N48701 · accident near Hollister, CA · fatal
2015-03-05WPR15FA121 · ST3KR N53178 · accident near Santa Monica, CA · serious injuries
2014-07-26ERA14LA360 · ST3KR N59418 · accident near Newnan, GA · serious injuries
2012-06-08CEN12LA369 · ST3KR N721R · accident near Norwalk, OH · no injuries
2011-07-24ERA11LA417 · ST3KR N2ER · accident near Sagaponack, NY · serious injuries
2011-01-11WPR11LA096 · ST3KR N57027 · accident near Warner Springs, CA · 1 killed
2007-01-06MIA07CA033 · ST3KR N56434 · accident near Lake Butler, FL · minor injuries
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 ST3KR (all versions)
| 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 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N52508 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1989-08-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N56017 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Co-owned owner Arizona |
Standard | 1988-07-25 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N50644 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Airpower Museum INC Ottumwa, Iowa |
Standard | 1987-06-12 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N50884 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Ozarks Auto Show Hollister, Missouri |
Standard | 1985-11-06 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N822PT | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 1985-10-05 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N61646 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 1985-07-30 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N59502 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1985-07-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N239 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1985-03-01 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N46805 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner New Jersey |
Standard | 1980-06-24 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N49674 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 1977-06-20 | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
| N53071 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner | Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N53431 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Zaathof Aero LLC Foristell, Missouri |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N54480 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | Sale reportedFAA registration status code 7. All codes | |
| N54876 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes | |
| N57081 | Ryan Aeronautical ST3KR |
Individual owner California |
Standard | ValidFAA registration status code V: Valid registration. All codes |
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