# TailNumber: FAA Lookup

> FAA aircraft registration and aviation data lookup tool. (iPhone/iPad app by RYAN MALUTINOK.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailnumber-faa-lookup/id6762711101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RYAN MALUTINOK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894976176)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 36 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-04-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-12
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tailnumber-faa-lookup/id6762711101/reviews.md

## What is TailNumber?

TailNumber is the fastest, cleanest way to look up any FAA-registered aircraft.

Type an N-number. Get the full picture — owner, make/model, airworthiness, registration status, and more — in one tap.

FREE
• Full FAA registration lookup by N-number
• Make, model, serial, engine details
• Current owner + registration status
• Expiration and airworthiness dates
• Deregistered and reserved N-number lookup
• Works offline-first with a responsive, dark-themed UI built for the ramp

PRO (7-day free trial)
• Search by owner or company name — find every aircraft in a fleet
• Fleet watchlist with push alerts when owner, status, or expiration changes
• NTSB accident and incident search — filter by state, year, make, and model, with narratives and probable cause
• FAA Service Difficulty Reports — maintenance history for any tail, including problem narrative and corrective action
• Airmen certificate search — find any pilot, mechanic, flight instructor, or dispatcher by name, state, or certificate type
• PDF registration reports — share a clean one-page summary in one tap
• Cross-device watchlist sync with optional email sign-in

WHO IT'S FOR
TailNumber was built by an A&P technician for pilots, dispatchers, DOM/A&Ps, flight-school instructors, aircraft brokers, ramp workers, and aviation enthusiasts who need instant, authoritative answers about any aircraft in the sky.

DATA SOURCES
Data is ingested daily from the FAA Aircraft Registration Database, FAA Releasable Airmen Database, NTSB CAROL accident/incident database, and FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System. All data is public record and updated on a weekly cadence.

TailNumber is not affiliated with the FAA, NTSB, or any US government agency.

SUBSCRIPTION INFO
• Monthly: $4.99 / month
• Annual: $29.99 / year (save 50%)
• 7-day free trial for new subscribers
• Cancel anytime in your App Store account

Privacy policy: https://tailnumberapp.com/privacy
Terms of service: https://tailnumberapp.com/terms

## Key features

- FAA registration lookup by N-number
- Aircraft owner, make, model, and status
- Fleet watchlist with push alerts
- NTSB accident and incident search
- Maintenance history and service difficulty reports
- Airmen certificate search
- Offline-first operation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TailNumber Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TailNumber Pro - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| TailNumber Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TailNumber Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about TailNumber

### What information does TailNumber provide for an aircraft?

TailNumber provides full FAA registration details including owner, make/model, serial number, engine details, current owner, registration status, and expiration/airworthiness dates. It also offers lookup for deregistered and reserved N-numbers.

### What are the PRO features in TailNumber?

PRO features include searching by owner/company name to find entire fleets, a fleet watchlist with push alerts, NTSB accident/incident search with narratives, FAA Service Difficulty Reports for maintenance history, and Airmen certificate search.

### How often is the data in TailNumber updated?

Data is ingested daily from various FAA and NTSB databases and updated on a weekly cadence. This ensures you have access to the latest public record information.

### Can I use TailNumber offline?

Yes, TailNumber is built with an offline-first approach, providing a responsive experience even without an internet connection. This is ideal for use on the ramp.

### What is the cost of TailNumber?

The basic version of TailNumber is free, offering full FAA registration lookup. The PRO version is available via subscription with a 7-day free trial, costing $4.99/month or $29.99/year.

### How do I cancel my TailNumber PRO subscription?

You can cancel your TailNumber PRO subscription anytime through your App Store account settings. The subscription offers monthly and annual plans with significant savings on the annual option.

### Is TailNumber available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, TailNumber is currently supported on iPhone and iPod. Cross-device watchlist sync is available with optional email sign-in for PRO users.

### Does TailNumber have ads?

No, the application does not contain advertisements. The free version provides core functionality, while advanced features are unlocked through a paid PRO subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-05-11

Export any aircraft as a polished PDF report (Pro) — full registration, aircraft specs, and safety summary in one tap, ready to email, AirDrop, save, or print.

First-time users now get a “Try a sample” card on the home screen with three hand-picked aircraft (Musk's Gulfstream, an American Airlines CRJ with full maintenance history, and the historic B-17 “Texas Raiders”) so it's instantly clear what TailNumber can do.

Behind the scenes: wired up over-the-air JS updates so small fixes can ship between App Store releases.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-30

Pro: read full NTSB accident reports and FAA Service Difficulty Reports inside the app. Tap any safety card to see the full probable cause, factual narrative, and analysis — no more bouncing to NTSB.gov.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-29

Pro subscriptions are now available! Unlock unlimited registry lookups, watchlists with push alerts, NTSB & SDR safety history, and Airmen certificate search. Plus minor improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-28

Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-26

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-12.*
