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N3HU V

Grumman HU 16A · 1953 · Burr Ridge, IL

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3HU is a 1953 Grumman HU 16A (serial 131906), registered to Tuthill James G (individual) in Burr Ridge, IL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2018 (8 years ago). It carries 2 Wright R-1820 SER engines rated at 1,475 hp each (2,950 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A31B62. It is one of 2 Grumman HU 16A aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Tuthill James G
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Burr Ridge, IL
Serial number
131906
Year built
1953 · 73 yrs old
Airworthiness class
31
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A31B62 · 50615542 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 26, 2017
Airworthiness date
Aug 28, 2018
Last FAA activity
Jun 4, 2025
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright R-1820 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
1,475 hp × 2 (2,950 hp total)
Power per seat
369 hp
FAA engine code
67020

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3950406

Grumman HU 16A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Cruise: 162 KTAS
Category: Experimental

Engine — CODE 67020

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-1820 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,475 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3HU
Serial Number: 131906
Year Manufactured: 1953
ACFTREF Code: 3950406
Engine Code: 67020
Status: V (V)
Certification: 31
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50615542
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A31B62
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Registrant

Tuthill James G
Individual
8500 S Madison St
Burr Ridge, IL, 605276284
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 26, 2017
Airworthiness Aug 28, 2018
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Jun 4, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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