Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000
55 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1924–1942. Most are registered in CA, TX and FL.
- Registered today
- 55
- Years built
- 1924–1942
- Seats
- 3
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 13
- Destroyed
- 3
- Substantial damage
- 9
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Nov 22, 2016Substantial damage · none injuries · San Diego, CAN3242
- Mar 2, 2016Destroyed · fatal injuries · Palmer Lake, CO
- Nov 29, 2009Damage not reported · none injuries · Torrance, CAN8700
- Nov 14, 2009Substantial damage · minor injuries · Fort Myers, FLN3823
- Aug 30, 2009Substantial damage · none injuries · San Diego, CAN4418
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1924 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 4 | |
| 1928 | 15 | |
| 1929 | 11 | |
| 1930 | 4 | |
| 1941 | 1 | |
| 1942 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 18 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 13 NTSB events since 1982 involve Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 79 mph
TRAVEL AIR 4000 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1004 | 1928 | Mount Pleasant, TX | Jun 6, 2017 |
| N1473 | 1927 | Hood River, OR | May 19, 1982 |
| N1499 | — | Sonoma, CA | Jun 25, 2008 |
| N154V | 1930 | Thousand Oaks, CA | Apr 18, 2024 |
| N166V | 1941 | Sherman, TX | Sep 3, 2002 |
| N168V | 1930 | Thousand Oaks, CA | Apr 18, 2024 |
| N241 | 1924 | Oshkosh, WI | Jan 31, 1973 |
| N2709 | 1942 | Brodhead, WI | Jun 6, 2012 |
| N3242 | 1927 | Waban, MA | May 13, 2022 |
| N365M | — | Culpeper, VA | Mar 2, 2019 |
| N3670 | 1929 | Lakeland, FL | Oct 18, 2016 |
| N367M | 1929 | Tullahoma, TN | Jul 24, 1980 |
| N3823 | 1927 | Fort Myers, FL | Jul 23, 2009 |
| N389M | 1929 | Wadena, MN | Jan 22, 2015 |
| N3977 | — | Lincoln, CA | Jun 29, 2005 |
| N4264 | 1928 | Sonoma, CA | Jun 6, 2024 |
| N426W | 1930 | Gig Harbor, WA | — |
| N4319 | 1928 | Santa Ynez, CA | May 20, 2008 |
| N4321 | 1930 | Cardiff By The Sea, CA | Sep 19, 1981 |
| N4418 | 1928 | Wilmington, DE | Mar 13, 2014 |
| N460N | 1929 | Northwood, ND | May 3, 2002 |
| N5282 | 1928 | Dallas, OR | Oct 22, 2007 |
| N5283 | 1928 | Hustonville, KY | Jun 29, 2009 |
| N5424 | — | Jackson, MS | Sep 10, 2019 |
| N6005 | — | Limington, ME | May 31, 2019 |