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North American AT-6

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 6400402

Manufacturer (registry)
NORTH AMERICAN
Model
AT-6
Registry code
6400402
Registered
28 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
141 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA-2-575
Holder
The Boeing Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 46

1940Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 10

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

2005In forceSuperseded2026
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400402'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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Registered aircraft · 28

N13FYEastern Stearman Inc Trustee · Leesburg, VABuilt 1942 · S/N 78-6922N246ZN246z LLC · Seattle, WABuilt 1946 · S/N 88-10676N3012YQualitair LLC Trustee · MichelstadtBuilt 1943 · S/N 412223
See all 28 registered aircraft
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400402')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 11

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 3 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 7 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR16FA112Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT 6 · Mesa, AZThe pilot's inability to return to the departure airport due to an unspecified in-flight emergency for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.May 18, 2016 · N3198G · DestroyedNTSB CEN10CA565Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAThe pilot's excessive airspeed during the landing, which resulted in his decision to perform an intentional ground loop to avoid a runway overrun.Sep 3, 2010 · N77TX · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08CA215Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Arlington, WAThe front seated pilot's inadequate compensation for the right quartering tailwind and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the rear seated pilot's inadequate remedial action and failure to regain directional control.Oct 1, 2008 · N39313 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI03LA285Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Omaha, NEThe pilot not maintaining aircraft control during the landing roll. Factors were the grass the airplane encountered when the airplane ground looped off the runway and the main gear collapsed.Aug 24, 2003 · N37642 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX01LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 D · Prescott, AZThe pilot's inadequate compensation for an existing crosswind condition.May 5, 2001 · N7421C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX95LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6F · Long Beach, CAthe failure of the left main landing gear locking mechanism to fully seat in the 'down' position due to loose attachment bolts.Jul 28, 1995 · N3173L · Substantial damageNTSB BFO93LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Matawan, NJThe water collection in the ignition harness which rendered the lower cylinder spark plugs inoperative resulting in partial power loss.Jul 30, 1993 · N6617X · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91LA384Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6D · Hayward, CAThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft while correcting an unwanted deviation.Sep 2, 1991 · N3660V · Substantial damageNTSB NYC90LA142Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Buffalo, NYLoss of control in flight due to physical impairment. Factors related to the accident were: the pilots use of an over the counter antihistamine.Jul 1, 1990 · N44ZZ · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA114Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6 · Compton, CAFatigue cracks that existed in an engine cylinder.Feb 23, 1989 · N6972C · Substantial damageNTSB FTW65A0106Accident · 2 fatalClosedN.American T 6G · Pampa, TXApr 28, 1965 · N6626C · Destroyed
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('6400402')
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FAA incident reports · 17

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20160517009989ANorth American AT-6 · Mesa, AZAt approximately 1840 local, N3198G, a North American AT-6 departed ffz, runway 22L on a 14 CFR section 91.147 commercial air tour operation flight. The subject aircraft was one of a flight of two (the trailing aircraft). Shortly after departure and just off…May 17, 2016 · N3198G · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20140719011739INorth American AT-6 · Anchorage, AKExcerpt from pilot?s statement: ?A few seconds into the otherwise normal landing roll, two swerves ? One right and one left ? Occurred. The magnitude of the second one was greater than the first. I responded to each swerve with corresponding rudder inputs to…Jul 19, 2014 · N39313 · Minor damageAccident 20100903049059ANorth Ameri AT-6 · Blakesburg, IAPilot landed on a wet grass runway. When he determined the braking action was impaired, and he could not stop. The pilot attempted to ground loop the aircraft to avoid running off the end of the runway into a ravine. This maneuever caused the aircraft to go…Sep 3, 2010 · N77TX · Substantial damage
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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400402')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 1

SDR AU510001536Attach Fitting · crackedEDDY CURRENT INSPECTION OF WING ATTACHMENT FITTINGS FOUND CRACK INDICATIONS. FURTHER TESTING USING FLUORESCENT PENETRATION FAILED TO DETECT THE CRACK. FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/AT-6/1.Dec 12, 2005 · Namer AT6 · Wing, Attach Fittings
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STCs that may be installed · 104

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

STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLCSTC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light ControllerTCW Technologies, LLC
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400402')
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PMA parts · 52

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

73-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026MDL TD 031851VA-1A( )AndAccessoriesElectronics International Inc · PMA PQ0088NM · Modification part · Apr 10, 2025
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-2-575')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['AT-6 (SNJ-2)'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

Textron AT61 registered aircraftRegistry code 4220025North American/Case M V JR AT-61 registered aircraftRegistry code 6400473North American/Schmieder AT-60 registered aircraftRegistry code 6400403
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  WHERE m.match_key = 'AT6' AND m.code NOT IN ('6400402')
  GROUP BY ALL
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  LIMIT 12"

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