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FAA singleton-type analysis

The only one of its type on the valid US register

Every exact, normalised manufacturer/model combination represented by a single valid, non-expired US registration.

Source: FAA master and aircraft reference files held by SprinkleLoading data date…Coverage: 50 states
Important: Many results are amateur-built aircraft because FAA manufacturer values often identify the individual builder. “Only one” applies to the exact normalised FAA manufacturer/model combination—not necessarily the broader aircraft design.

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Methodology

How the list was made

  • Restricted to valid, non-expired registrations in the 50 states with plausible manufacture years.
  • Normalised whitespace and case in the FAA manufacturer and model fields, then retained combinations appearing exactly once.
  • Included every qualifying singleton, including custom and amateur-built aircraft, so the download is complete under the stated definition.

Editorial use

What still needs checking

For a production-aircraft story, review and curate the results rather than assuming every row is a globally unique surviving design.

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