# N2172N: 1944 Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF](https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-28-5acf) (registry code 2421230, 4 seats) - Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-92) (registry code 51627) - Data sheets: [TCDS TC 785](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20785) (Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 46522 - Year built: 1944 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: February 10, 2017 - Certificate issued: April 21, 2016 - Expires: April 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A1D62E - Registered owner: [Avenger LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVENGER%20LLC) - Location: [Beaverton, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Beaverton) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 45.4604° N, 122.8025° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 97008, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=2172N - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2172N From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force ### Matched by airframe (Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92) None in force. ## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force) - [SAIB ANM-99-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ANM-99-31): . Issued Jul 12, 1999 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB SEA94LA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA181), Jul 8, 1994: Consolidated Aeronautics PBY-5A (N2172N), Lincoln City, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM A BOAT DOCK DURING THE ABORTED TAKEOFF. FACTORS INCLUDE THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION TO LAND ON A NARROW LAKE UNDER UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS,… ## NTSB investigations on N2172N not matched to an aircraft (2) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB NYC85FHJ03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85FHJ03), May 24, 1985: Piper PA-28-161 (N2172N), Lewisboro, NY, substantial damage - [NTSB MIA74DKG83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKG83), Jun 11, 1974: Cessna 140 (N2172N), Brunswick, GA, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N2172N. ## Reports on N2172N not matched to an aircraft (3) They name N2172N, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 19940708018599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940708018599A), Jul 8, 1994: Cvac PBY5 (N2172N), Lincoln City, OR, Substantial damage. Attempted takeoff in narrow lake in severe crosswind. Lost directional control. Aborted. Hit dock. No water rudder. - [Accident 19850524022819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850524022819A), May 24, 1985: Piper PA28161 (N2172N), Lewisboro, NY, Substantial damage. Lost power. During emergency landing wings struck trees on a golf course. Fround broken exhaust valve. - [Accident 19740611020509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740611020509A), Jun 11, 1974: Cessna 140 (N2172N), Brunswick, GA, Substantial damage. Steep left climb-out within airport boundary. Hit C-150,N7290X,substantial dmg. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (8) Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do. ### Approved for the airframe (Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF) - [STC SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA4-493](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-493): Installation of VIP P/N 104-1-C engine mount cores. FTG, Inc - [STC SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SA01282NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01282NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K015 on aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney radial reciprocating engine Series R-985, R-1340 and R-1830. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC ST334CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST334CH): Installation of Superflite 102 fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA4-943](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-943): Window installation. Sabreliner Aviation LLC - [STC SA594NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA594NW): Modify type design by installation of side cargo door. Sorm Inc - [STC SA595NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA595NW): Modify type design by installation of Sorm Bulk Liquid Cargo Tank Assembly. Sorm Inc ## Earlier aircraft with N2172N The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N2172N before. - [Cancelled (date not recorded)](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2172N-undated): Piper PA-28-161, S/N 287916260. N-number assigned, not yet registered ## Related - Other Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-28-5acf/aircraft.md - The Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1830-92.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.