# N39FS: 1963 North American T-39A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [North American T-39A](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-t-39a) (registry code 6402509, 6 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney J-60-P3A](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-j-60-p3a) (registry code 51762)
- Serial number: 62-4480
- Year built: 1963
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Experimental, research and development
- Airworthiness date: June 6, 2019
- Certificate issued: September 10, 2009
- Expires: April 30, 2028
- Mode S code: A480FE
- Registered owner: [Bae Systems Technology Solutions & Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAE%20SYSTEMS%20TECHNOLOGY%20SOLUTIONS%20%26%20SERVICES%20INC)
- Location: [Mojave, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Mojave)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0658° N, 118.2218° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 93501, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=39FS
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39FS

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (North American T-39A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney J-60-P3A)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX06LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA017), Oct 17, 2005: North American T-39A (N39FS), Mojave, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. A wet runway surface was a factor.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20051017027679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051017027679A), Oct 17, 2005: Namer T39A (N39FS), Mojave, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On October 17, 2005, at approximately 1425 hours PDT, captain [privacy data omitted] acting as pilot in command of N39FS, a north American T39A, landed…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations.

- [SDR 2008FA0000849](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2008FA0000849), Nov 1, 2008: STARTER GEN. FAILED. STARTER GEN PREVIOUSLY HAD A FIELD FAILURE-COMPLETE MELT DOWN AFTER APPROX 12 FLIGHTS AFTER OVERHAUL. IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND REINSTALLED. AFTER APPR

## Related

- Other North American T-39A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-t-39a/aircraft.md
- STCs for the North American T-39A: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-t-39a/stcs.md
- The Pratt & Whitney J-60-P3A engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-j-60-p3a.md

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