North American/Aero Classics P-51D
70 North American/Aero Classics P-51D aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1944–1993. Most are registered in CA, TX and FL.
- Registered today
- 70
- Years built
- 1944–1993
- Seats
- 1
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the North American/Aero Classics P-51D airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 9
- Destroyed
- 6
- Substantial damage
- 2
- Minor damage
- 1
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to North American/Aero Classics P-51D airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered North American/Aero Classics P-51D aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Dec 27, 2022Minor damage · none injuries · Brookshire, TXN3333E
- Nov 17, 2018Destroyed · fatal injuries · Fredericksburg, TXN4132A
- Jul 16, 2017Destroyed · fatal injuries · Cummings, KSN251PW
- Jul 4, 2014Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Durango, CON1451D
- Sep 16, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Reno, NVN79111
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19952 reports on North American/Aero Classics P-51D airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- hose1
- magneto1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1944 | 44 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 6 | |
| 1949 | 1 | |
| 1957 | 2 | |
| 1958 | 1 | |
| 1961 | 1 | |
| 1962 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 13 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the North American/Aero Classics P-51D airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 9 NTSB events since 1982 involve North American/Aero Classics P-51D airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 2 service difficulty reports on North American/Aero Classics P-51D airframes since 1995. 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
- 277 mph
P-51D aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N10601 | 1944 | Dallas, TX | Sep 6, 1991 |
| N1451D | 1944 | Salinas, CA | Oct 17, 2017 |
| N151AF | 1945 | Burlington, WA | Feb 5, 1999 |
| N151BP | 1944 | Palm Springs, CA | Apr 23, 1999 |
| N151BW | — | Walnut Creek, CA | Aug 31, 2021 |
| N151D | 1944 | San Tan Valley, AZ | Oct 23, 2019 |
| N151DP | 1944 | Bridgman, MI | Jan 22, 2014 |
| N151JT | 1944 | Bentonville, AR | Apr 9, 2020 |
| N151MD | — | Encino, CA | Feb 11, 1981 |
| N151MW | 1945 | Pilot Point, TX | Oct 2, 2026 |
| N151SE | 1944 | Danville, CA | May 19, 2023 |
| N151X | — | Lake Havasu City, AZ | Sep 28, 2026 |
| N1751D | 1944 | Santa Ana, CA | — |
| N2051D | — | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Apr 26, 2023 |
| N20MS | 1944 | Mcclellan, CA | Jan 14, 2008 |
| N251BP | 1944 | Holderness, NH | Dec 4, 2009 |
| N2869D | 1944 | Mckinleyville, CA | Feb 28, 2022 |
| N3333E | 1944 | Helena, MT | Jan 17, 2017 |
| N334FS | 1944 | Castro Valley, CA | Jan 7, 2000 |
| N335 | 1944 | Marathon, FL | Jan 14, 2025 |
| N339TH | 1944 | Jefferson City, MO | May 23, 1997 |
| N351DT | 1944 | Kissimmee, FL | Jul 31, 2007 |
| N3580 | — | Ione, CA | May 2, 2025 |
| N3751D | 1944 | Wichita Falls, TX | Jun 9, 2026 |
| N38227 | 1944 | Indianapolis, IN | Apr 18, 2023 |