OpenAirDocs.org

North American AT-6C

Open the Markdown

Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry codes 6400412, 6400398

Manufacturer (registry)
NORTH AMERICAN · NORTH AMERICAN AVIATION INC
Model
AT-6C
Registry codes
6400412, 6400398
Registered
43 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. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

On this page

Aircraft by year built · 56

1928Registered 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
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
  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 ('6400412', '6400398'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400412', '6400398'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Registered aircraft · 43

N101VTAas LLC · Ovid, MIBuilt 1958 · S/N 88-13384N10597Sanders Racing Inc · Jasper, ALBuilt 1957 · S/N 88-13364N127VFWoelbing Aviation LLC · Franksville, WIBuilt 1943 · S/N 88-12827
See all 43 registered aircraft
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400412', '6400398')
  ORDER BY n_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

NTSB investigations · 10

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 4 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 4 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB CEN22LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · San Antonio, TXThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.Jan 16, 2022 · N16JG · Substantial damageNTSB WPR14FA226Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT 6C · Buckley, WAThe loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident examination of the airplane.Jun 4, 2014 · N13372 · Substantial damageNTSB ERA14CA238Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT6 - C · Roxbury, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the inflight collision with a power line.May 9, 2014 · N164EW · Substantial damageNTSB ERA12CA393Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Delmar, DEThe pilot's failure to go around after not attaining the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway excursion and noseover.Jun 11, 2012 · N7055K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX07CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Mojave, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from a sign while performing a low altitude maneuver.Dec 7, 2006 · N9525C · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05LA124Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Chino, CAthe pilot of the other airplane's failure to maintain an adequate clearance from obstacles while taxiing.Mar 26, 2005 · N7055H · 2 aircraft · Minor damageNTSB NYC83FA130Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Westfield, MAThe airline transport rated plt was on a low level, aerobatic waiver, competency check flt. He was scheduled to demonstrate a loop, an aileron roll, a split-s, an immelmann, a barrel roll & a 4-point hesitation roll. The minimum alt for these maneuvers was to…Jun 3, 1983 · N5286N · DestroyedNTSB SEA82DA162Accident · No injuriesFinal reportNorth American AT-6C · Bellingham, WAWhile the student pilot was on a cross-country flight, he landed at Bellingham, WA with a 4 knot crosswind. During the landing sequence, the aircraft touched down hard and the pilot lost directional control. He reported that the left gear failed when the…Aug 18, 1982 · N97TR · Substantial damageNTSB LAX72AL034Accident · 4 fatalClosedN.American T-6 · Bonita, CANov 16, 1971 · N9542C · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB DIA70A0002Accident · 1 fatalClosedN.American AT-6 · Midland, VAJul 12, 1969 · N869FU · Destroyed
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
  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 ('6400412', '6400398')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

FAA incident reports · 10

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

Accident 20220116000699ANorth American AT-6C · Stinson, TXOn January 16, 2022, 0923 CST, a North American aviation AT-6C aircraft landed at Stinson Municipal (ssf), runway 32. Weather was clear and winds light. Upon landing, aircraft veered right and pilot was not able to correct. Aircraft abruptly swerved to the…Jan 16, 2022 · N16JG · Substantial damageAccident 20140604007469ANorth American AT-6C · Buckley, WAAircraft departed cawley south prairie airport with the aircraft seller and purchaser for the purpose of a checkout flight of the newly purchased aircraft. Shortly after takeoff it was reported by witnesses, that the aircraft began to make sputtering sounds,…Jun 4, 2014 · N13372 · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 20140509010939ANorth American AT-6C · Roxbury, NYPilot was attempting to land on a grass strip at the Roxbury, NY airport due to deteriorating weather. The pilot stated that upon touching down, he realized that he had little to no breaking due to wet field conditions. The pilot stated that he realized he…May 9, 2014 · N164EW · Substantial damageAccident 20120611010629ANorth American AT-6C · Delmar, DEAircraft was landing in the aircraft owners, 1370' farm field. The aircraft touched down in the designated field then overran it and entered an onion field in which the ground was much softer. After traveling approximatly 200 feet in the soft field the…Jun 11, 2012 · N7055K · Substantial damageAccident 20061207028839ANamer AT6C · Mojave, CA(-23) During a demonstration bombing of pearl harbor, this aircraft N9525C impacted the bombing target at approx. 3 to 4 ft ag. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the left wing 28 inches outboard of the fuselage.Dec 7, 2006 · N9525C · Substantial damageAccident 20050326007451ANamer AT6C · Chino, CA(-23) Formation flight of 2 AT-6'S taxied to run-up pad runway 26L at cno. A CE-172K, after landing taxied back to area short of run-up pad 26L for another take-off. Formation flight was cleared for "immediate take-off, traffic 2 mile final" by cno ATCT.…Mar 26, 2005 · N7055H · Minor damageIncident 20041030027839INamer AT6C · Crestview, FL(-23) While landing on runway 17 at Crestview, Florida (cew) pilot lost directional control after touchdown allowing the aircraft to ground loop to the left side of runway. Aircraft received minor damage and no reported injuries or fatalities. [privacy data…Oct 30, 2004 · N7061C · Minor damageIncident 19860405030759INamer AT6C · Mesa, AZGround looped during rollout and collapsed the landing gear.Apr 5, 1986 · N9525C · Minor damageAccident 19830603022569ANamer AT6C · Westfield, MALost altitude on a 4 point roll waiver demonstration. A wing hit the ground on attempted rollout. Cartwheeled.Jun 3, 1983 · N5286N · DestroyedAccident 19820817047079ANamer AT6C · Bellingham, WAStudent pilot lost directional control of aircraft during landing.Aug 17, 1982 · N97TR · Substantial damage
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400412', '6400398')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR 2005FA0000991Attach Angle · crackedWING ATTACH ANGLE, CRACKING BETWEEN ROWS OF FASTENERS. (K)Jun 30, 2005 · N7678Z · Namer AT6C · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX2800Attach Angle · excess wornLOWER RT TAILCONE TO STEEL TUBE FUSELAGE ATTACH BOLTS WORN SEVERELY IN ALUM ATTACH ANGLES. INSTALLED AN5 BOLTS GROOVED. WASHER NEXT TO NUT CHAFED AROUND COUNTERBORE APPROXIMATELY .060 INCH INTO A .090 INCH THICK ALUM ANGLE. .3125 INCH BOLT HOLES ELONGATED AApr 2, 1997 · N417AS · Namer AT6C · Fuselage Main, Attach Fittings
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'AT6C'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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
See all 104 STCs
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.stc_number, s.description, s.holder, s.status, s.status_date, m.matched_model
  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('6400412', '6400398')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
  ORDER BY s.status = 'Current' DESC, s.status_date DESC, s.stc_number"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

PMA parts · 95

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
See all 95 PMA parts
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT drs_guid, part_number, part_name, holder, pma_number, replaces_part, supplement_date, tcds_models
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_type_certificate_pma.parquet'
  WHERE tcds_number IN ('A-2-575')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['AT-6C (SNJ-4)'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

The same model under other registry codes

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

North American AT-6C(SNJ-4)3 registered aircraftRegistry code 6400449North American/Walker/Screws AT6C1 registered aircraftRegistry code 640041BNorth American/Levrett AT6-C1 registered aircraftRegistry code 6400472North American/Buehn AT-6C0 registered aircraftRegistry code 6400463
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT m.code, m.manufacturer, m.model, count(g.n_number) AS aircraft
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'AT6C' AND m.code NOT IN ('6400412', '6400398')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.