Stearman Aircraft C3
17 on the U.S. register across 4 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1928 to 1931; half of them date from 1929 or earlier. Wisconsin has the most (2). 41% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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 (5), Cont Motor W670 Series (3), Wright J-5 (2)
- Seats
- 3
- Cruise speed
- about 82 mph
- Maker on the register
- Stearman Aircraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate February 3, 1969; newest June 26, 2024
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3-B | 8 | 1928 to 1929 | 47.1% |
| C3-R | 7 | 1929 to 1931 | 41.2% |
| C3-P | 1 | — | 5.9% |
| C3-B SPECIAL | 1 | 1928 | 5.9% |
When they were built by decade · 5 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: Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum · Museum Of Flight Foundation · Kansas Aviation Museum · Blue Sky Adventures LLC · Antique Preservation Association Of Greenfield · Alfred And Lois Kelch Aviation Museum INC · Alaska Aviation Museum
Accident history NTSB records · 3 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
The 3 most recent of 3 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 Stearman Aircraft C3 aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
17 as of October 2, 2026, counting 4 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Stearman Aircraft C3s?
Wisconsin, with 2.
Who owns the Stearman Aircraft C3?
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 · 1 C3-P (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N567Y | Stearman Aircraft C3-P |
Blue Sky Adventures LLC Hanover, Pennsylvania |
None on file | 2024-02-19 | Valid |