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
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
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 · 7 C3-R (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N790H | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Restricted | 2024-06-26 | Valid |
| N656K | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2020-10-22 | Valid |
| N8828 | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Antique Preservation Association Of Greenfield Greenfield, Iowa |
Standard | 2016-05-09 | Valid |
| N794H | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Individual owner California |
Standard | 2012-09-04 | Valid |
| N799H | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Individual owner Illinois |
Standard | 2000-04-18 | Valid |
| N8840 | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 1980-01-25 | Valid |
| N566Z | Stearman Aircraft C3-R |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 1969-02-03 | Valid |