Spartan C3
5 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1929 to 1930; half of them date from 1929 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (1). 80% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the C3 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Wright 760A B D E&Et (2), Walter Nz (1), Cont Motor W670 Series (1)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 78 mph
- Maker on the register
- Spartan
- Registered
- earliest certificate December 12, 1994; newest April 26, 2017
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 · 1 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: Spartan Education LLC · Simply Living LLC · Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum · Eaa Aviation Foundation INC
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Spartan C3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
5 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Spartan C3s?
Wisconsin, with 1.
Who owns the Spartan C3?
80% 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 · 1 C3-120 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N271K | Spartan C3-120 |
Co-owned owner Iowa |
Standard | 2012-11-30 | Valid |