# N25YR: 1943 North American TB-25N

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [North American TB-25N](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-tb-25n) (registry code 6400714, 6 seats)
- Engine: [Wright R-2600 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series) (registry code 67050)
- Serial number: 43-27868
- Year built: 1943
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Limited
- Airworthiness date: June 2, 1999
- Certificate issued: September 10, 1991
- Expires: July 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A2575B
- Registered owner: [American Airpower Heritage Fly Museu](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIRPOWER%20HERITAGE%20FLY%20MUSEU)
- Location: [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.7831° N, 96.8067° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Dallas, TX, within about 10 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=25YR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25YR

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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Wright R-2600 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 0 in force

### Matched by airframe (North American TB-25N)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Wright R-2600 series)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## 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 CEN17LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA033), Oct 29, 2016: North American TB 25N (N25YR), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The overstress failure of the landing gear connecting rod and the improper installation of the arresting cables, which allowed the landing gear door to depart in flight and impact the airplane.

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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.

- [Accident 20161029018259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161029018259A), Oct 29, 2016: North American TB-25N (N25YR), Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft entered left down wind for landing and deployed landing gear. Upon deployment the left main landing gear inboard long door departed the aircrat. The…
- [Incident 19950521021969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950521021969I), May 21, 1995: Namer TB25N (N25YR), Seguin, TX. Rudder flutter enroute. Landed safe at aaf field. Right rudder actuating rod bolt fell off.
- [Incident 19820612035569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820612035569I), Jun 12, 1982: Namer B25J (N25YR), Galveston, TX. Pilot ran up engines, propeller wash caused second aircraft to jump blocks and hit third parked alongside.

## 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 95ZZZX3320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3320), Jun 22, 1995: CONTROL ROD BOLT. FAILED. DURING DESCENT, ACFT EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT SHAKING DUE TO RUDDER OSCILLATION. SUCCESSFUL LANDING ACCOMPLISHED. FOUND RUDDER TRIM TAB BOLT SHEARED AND FALLEN OUT

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other North American TB-25N aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-tb-25n/aircraft.md
- The Wright R-2600 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series.md

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