# Grumman HU 16A

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3950406
- Manufacturer (registry): GRUMMAN
- Model: HU 16A
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 2 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 8
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 187 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A33SO](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A33SO) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Amphibian Aerospace Industries Defense, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Delaware file no. 10288788), c/o Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, PLLC
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/grumman-hu-16a

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 (2)

- [N3HU](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3HU): [Tuthill James G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TUTHILL%20JAMES%20G), [Burr Ridge, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Burr%20Ridge), built 1953, S/N 131906
- [N43GL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N43GL): [Trousdale Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROUSDALE%20AVIATION%20LLC), [West Hollywood, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/West%20Hollywood), S/N 142360

## NTSB investigations (1)

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

- [NTSB MIA00WA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00WA178), May 18, 2000: Grumman HU16A (N43GL), Barbados, Barbados, incident, minor damage

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to aircraft with this model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3)

Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has.

- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc
- [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc

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