# Fleet FLEET 16B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3480502 - Manufacturer (registry): FLEET - Model: FLEET 16B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 116 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS TC 2-566](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-566) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Fleet Aircraft Ltd. - Registered aircraft: 26 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fleet-fleet-16b Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (26) - [N1238V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1238V): [Philbrick Rodney C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PHILBRICK%20RODNEY%20C), [Bishop, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bishop), built 1948, S/N 512 - [N16BR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N16BR): [American Airpower Heritage Fly Musm](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1940, S/N 383 - [N211K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N211K): [Bartel Christopher H DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTEL%20CHRISTOPHER%20H%20DBA), [Williamsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Williamsburg), built 1960, S/N 387 - [N237D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N237D): [Frost Barbara M Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FROST%20BARBARA%20M%20TRUSTEE), [Le Sueur, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Le%20Sueur), built 1941, S/N 663 - [N24197](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24197): [Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEBECK%20AERODROME%20MUSEUM), [Rhinebeck, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rhinebeck), built 1941, S/N 303 - [N31684](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N31684): [Willis William P Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIS%20WILLIAM%20P%20TRUSTEE), [New Palestine, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/New%20Palestine), S/N 474 - [N32FA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N32FA): [Bartel Christopher H DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BARTEL%20CHRISTOPHER%20H%20DBA), [Williamsburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Williamsburg), S/N 494 - [N343SF](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N343SF): [Martin Stephen S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MARTIN%20STEPHEN%20S), [Huntington Station, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Huntington%20Station), built 1940, S/N 343 - [N39601](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39601): [Texas Air And Space Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEXAS%20AIR%20AND%20SPACE%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Amarillo, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Amarillo), S/N 301 - [N39604](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39604): [Grangruth Rory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRANGRUTH%20RORY%20A), [Wadena, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Wadena), built 1941, S/N 289 - [N39612](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39612): [Maxwell Joel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAXWELL%20JOEL%20E), [Garrett, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Garrett), S/N 339 - [N39614](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39614): [Milton William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILTON%20WILLIAM%20H), [West Glenville, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/West%20Glenville), S/N 489 - [N39617](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39617): [Merritt Dan](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MERRITT%20DAN), [Graham, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Graham), built 1940, S/N 610 - [N39622](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39622): [Kew Ralph E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEW%20RALPH%20E), [Chantilly, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Chantilly), S/N 636 - [N39623](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N39623): [Kaser William A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KASER%20WILLIAM%20A), [Vero Beach, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Vero%20Beach), built 1944, S/N 646 - [N41871](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41871): [Atkinson James A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ATKINSON%20JAMES%20A), [Bouse, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Bouse), S/N 519 - [N41DJ](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N41DJ): [Bragg Phill III](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRAGG%20PHILL%20III), [Windsor, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Windsor), built 1941, S/N 635 - [N4512](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4512): [Feroldi Jack R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEROLDI%20JACK%20R), [Longwood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Longwood), built 1941, S/N 285 - [N615S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N615S): [Catalano James J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CATALANO%20JAMES%20J), [Wilmington, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Wilmington), built 1940, S/N 506 - [N666J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N666J): [Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/RHINEBECK%20AERODROME%20MUSEUM), [Rhinebeck, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Rhinebeck), built 1941, S/N 350 - [N7188](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7188): [Coussens John P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COUSSENS%20JOHN%20P), [Boise, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Boise), built 1942, S/N 398 - [N846BL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N846BL): [Cloud 9 Aero LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLOUD%209%20AERO%20LLC), [Southampton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Southampton), built 1942, S/N 556 - [N8742](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8742): [Wehman Ernest A Jr](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEHMAN%20ERNEST%20A%20JR), [Summerville, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Summerville), built 1939, S/N 491 - [N91BM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N91BM): [Milton William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILTON%20WILLIAM%20H), [Amsterdam, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Amsterdam), S/N 1037 - [N9427H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9427H): [Korta Stephen E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORTA%20STEPHEN%20E), [Poplar Grove, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Poplar%20Grove), built 1963, S/N 539 - [N9753L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9753L): Czech Republic, S/N 529, Sale reported ## STCs approved for it (8) - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc. - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line.. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA04776NY (2 OF2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04776NY%20(2%20OF2)): The HIPEC Covering and Finishing System must be performed and maintained. HIPEC Aircraft Coatings Inc. - [STC SA1008WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1008WE): Installation of Poly-Fiber covering material.. Poly-Fiber Inc. - [STC SA1242WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1242WE): Ceconite 101 covering of complete aircraft.. Cooper Engineering Corporation - [STC SA1325GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1325GL): Surrendered and incorporated into STC SA00478CH.. Cooper Aviation Supply Company, Inc. - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc. ## NTSB investigations (15) 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 ERA16LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA255), Jul 2, 2016: Fleet Fleet 16B (N666J), Rhinebeck, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the gear strut mount nut due to wear. - [NTSB ERA12CA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA520), Aug 18, 2012: Fleet Fleet 16B (N343SF), Bayport, NY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB CEN12LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA127), Dec 30, 2011: Fleet Fleet 16B (N9753L), Marion, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a piece of metal in the fuel line, which blocked fuel flow to the engine. - [NTSB ERA11CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA002), Oct 1, 2010: Fleet 16B (N8742), Lake City, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper use of the brakes while taxiing. - [NTSB NYC00LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA173), Jun 19, 2000: Fleet 16B (N162V), Rochester, NH, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor in the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the accident airplane make and model. - [NTSB SEA87FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA165), Aug 16, 1987: Fleet 16B (N41871), Bellevue, WA, destroyed, 1 fatal - [NTSB LAX80DVA42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVA42), May 24, 1980: Fleet 16B (N1238V), Fresno, CA, substantial damage - [NTSB FTW75DPD45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75DPD45), Jun 15, 1975: Fleet 16B (N24197), Justin, TX, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC75DFA47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75DFA47), Jun 11, 1975: Fleet 16B (N1328V), Ogdensburg, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA73FKQ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKQ03), Aug 14, 1972: Fleet Acft 16B (N162V), Mccomb, MS, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC72FHM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FHM13), Oct 3, 1971: Fleet 16B (N666J), Rhinebeck, NY, no damage - [NTSB CHI71FET31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71FET31), Jun 26, 1971: Fleet 16B (N39601), Osceola, IN, substantial damage - [NTSB IAD71AI044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI044), Mar 28, 1971: Fleet 16B (N222F), Ellendale, DE, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB DEN69A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0019), Oct 13, 1968: Fleet Acft 16B (N9427H), Niwot, CO, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB FTW68F0236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW68F0236), Sep 16, 1967: Fleet Acft 16B (N24197), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (13) 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 20160702010309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160702010309A), Jul 2, 2016: Fleet FLEET 16B (N666J), Rhinebeck, NY, Substantial damage. On the take-off roll, the left main landing gear retaining bolt threads failed and allowed the wheel assembly to become detached from the main strut. The wheel… - [Accident 20120818016509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120818016509A), Aug 18, 2012: Fleet FLEET 16B (N343SF), Bayport, NY, Substantial damage. One August 18, 2012 at approximately 2100 z (1700 local), the landing gear of N343SF failed on touchdown, causing the aircraft to slide to a stop and flip over… - [Accident 20111230029919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111230029919A), Dec 30, 2011: Fleet FLEET 16B (N9753L), Marion, TX, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he performed a standard pre flight had a normal engine start and run up, departed Zuehl field for a local pleasure flight. Approximate 15 to 20… - [Accident 20101001048159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101001048159A), Oct 1, 2010: Fleet FLEET 16B (N8742), Lake City, SC, Substantial damage. Pilot was back taxiing for departure on runway O1 at 51J, Lake City, SC. He stated he was distracted and let the aircraft gain speed. He stated he could not… - [Incident 20010429013869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010429013869I), Apr 29, 2001: Fleet FLEET16B (N343SF), Sandy Hook, NJ, Minor damage. (-23) Flight of 5 biplanes departed cape may, NJ (wwd) after refueling stop enroute to bayport, NY. Pilot of N343SF stated that his engine began missing and… - [Accident 20000619039959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000619039959A), Jun 19, 2000: Fleet FLEET16B (N162V), Rochester, NH, Substantial damage. (.4)On June 19, 2000, at 1900 eastern daylight time, a Fleet 16B, N162V, was substantially damage during landing, when it ground-looped at the Skyhaven… - [Incident 19950401008559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950401008559I), Apr 1, 1995: Fleet FLEET16B (N211K), Riverside, CA, Minor damage. Narrative: the aircraft involved in this incident had just recently emerged from a six year restoration project. The aircraft departed gillespie field, san… - [Incident 19941001037039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941001037039I), Oct 1, 1994: Fleet FLEET16B (N162V), Albany, GA, Minor damage. Engine quit on climbout. Turned back. Landed ok but ground looped avoiding ditch. Beleive hit ignition with knee. - [Accident 19870816050519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870816050519A), Aug 16, 1987: Fleet FLEET16B (N41871), Bellevue, WA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Power loss on climbout. Hit a tree on forced landing. Indicates fuel shutoff valve was in the off position. - [Incident 19861003060539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861003060539I), Oct 3, 1986: Fleet FLEET16B (N16BR), Corpus Christi, TX, Minor damage. Forced landing in shallow water after engine failure en route. Engine cylinder had failed. - [Accident 19800524015469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800524015469A), May 24, 1980: Fleet FLEET16B (N1238V), Fresno, CA, Substantial damage. Strong crosswind on landing raised wing. Airplane ground-looped, ran off runway. Nosed over. - [Accident 19750615016499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750615016499A), Jun 15, 1975: Fleet FLEET16B (N24197), Justin, TX, Substantial damage. Antique biplane being flown from rear cockpit. Plt looking for otr acft. Steep pull up to miss wires - [Accident 19750611015439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750611015439A), Jun 11, 1975: Fleet FLEET16B (N1328V), Ogdensburg, NY, Substantial damage. Struck construction stakes on rwy. Rwy notamed closed, not marked with x. ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Reed FLEET 16B](https://openairdocs.org/model/reed-fleet-16b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0561001 - [Fleet-Martinez FLEET 16B](https://openairdocs.org/model/fleet-martinez-fleet-16b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3480503 - [Fleet Reed S J IV FLEET 16B](https://openairdocs.org/model/fleet-reed-s-j-iv-fleet-16b): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 3480508 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.