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Schweizer aircraft in the FAA registry
The Schweizer Aircraft Corporation was an American manufacturer of sailplanes, agricultural aircraft, and helicopters located in Horseheads, New York. Incorporated in 1939 by the Schweizer brothers, it was previously the oldest privately owned aircraft company in the United States before being acquired by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation in 2004.
This page covers the registered fleet under the specific manufacturer name "SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP" in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) registry. Data is current as of October 16, 2026.
Registered Schweizer Aircraft Numbers and Types
There are 64 registered aircraft under the name "SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP" in the FAA registry. These represent six distinct models, with 62 valid registrations. All listed aircraft are fixed-wing, single-engine types. The fleet consists of 61 reciprocating engine aircraft and 3 turboprop aircraft. Airworthiness classifications include 57 restricted and 2 experimental aircraft.
Most of these aircraft were built between 1975 and 1992. Half of the fleet was built in 1984 or earlier. The most common model is the G-164B, with 56 aircraft registered. This model was built between 1976 and 1992 and seats one person. Other registered variants include the G-164B-20T (3 aircraft), G164B-34T (2 aircraft), G164A (1 aircraft), G-164C (1 aircraft), and G-164D (1 aircraft).
Geographically, California holds the most registrations with 19 aircraft, followed by Nebraska with 10, and Louisiana with 8.
Schweizer Models and TCDS
The Type Certificate Data Sheets (TCDS) provide the technical specifications for these aircraft. TCDS 1A16, held by Allied Ag Cat Productions Inc., covers the models G-164B, G-164B-20T, G164B-34T, G164A, and G-164C. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet (TCDS). Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft under other manufacturer names, such as "SCHWEIZER," which accounts for 1,187 aircraft. Schweizer ceased operations in 2012 and was sold to Schweizer RSG in 2018. Production lines were opened in Fort Worth, Texas, and the company was producing two helicopter models in 2021, the 300C and 300CBI.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as SCHWEIZER.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Schweizer Aircraft.