# N234LT: 1972 Mcdonnell Douglas TA-4J

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas TA-4J](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-ta-4j) (registry code 05611Y1, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8B](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-j52-p-8b) (registry code 51756)
- Serial number: 158141
- Year built: 1972
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Turbo-jet
- Airworthiness: Experimental, research and development, exhibition, crew training
- Airworthiness date: April 28, 2025
- Certificate issued: May 13, 2008
- Expires: September 30, 2027
- Mode S code: A21868
- Registered owner: [Sugden Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUGDEN%20RICHARD)
- Location: [Wilson, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Wilson)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 43.4486° N, 110.9669° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 83014, within about 8 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=234LT
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234LT

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 (Mcdonnell Douglas TA-4J)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8B)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N234LT.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20210422009239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210422009239I), Apr 22, 2021: Mcdonnell Douglas TA-4J (N234LT), St. Louis, MO, Minor damage. Prior to landing the landing gear was extended. The pilot stated that on checking the brake pedals, the brakes felt normal. Upon touchdown at stl on rwy 30R,…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR 2021FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000181), Jun 21, 2021: HELICOIL. WEAK. ON LANDING ROLL OUT, A/C HAD LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE. PILOT REPORTED SPONGY BRAKES. AFTER VISUAL INSPECTION OF LANDING GEAR, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT (2 EACH) SCRE

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas TA-4J aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-ta-4j/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney J52-P-8B engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-j52-p-8b.md

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