# N287: 1943 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: [Wright R-2600 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series) (registry code 67050) - Data sheets: [TCDS TC 785](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%20785) (Catalina Aircraft Trust LLC) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 48287 - Year built: 1943 - Type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, transport - Airworthiness date: November 7, 1985 - Certificate issued: November 7, 2013 - Expires: November 30, 2029 - Mode S code: A2E7FB - Registered owner: [Cavanaugh Air LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CAVANAUGH%20AIR%20LLC) - Location: [Addison, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Addison) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 32.9600° N, 96.8372° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75001, 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=287 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N287 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 (Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Wright R-2600 series) 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 None matched to N287. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N287. ## 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. ## Service difficulty reports on N287 not matched to an aircraft (6) They name N287, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [SDR EE4Y2023120618969](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/EE4Y2023120618969), Dec 10, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. DURING INSPECTION IAW ALLEGIANT TASK 335100-03-1-001 UPPER FUSELAGE PAX CABIN EPSUBATTERY FAILED AT FOLLOWING POSITIONS FWD LH ,EMER LH AND AFT LH. DUE THIS CON - [SDR CHQA000551](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHQA000551), Sep 4, 2004: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. BOTH OVERWING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ARE INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED THE NR 4 EMERGENCY BATTERY IAW EMB 145 AMM 33-50-04. - [SDR CHQA000478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHQA000478), Apr 8, 2004: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. RIGHT WING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED RT WING EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT IAW EMB 145 MM CH 33-50. OPS CHECK GOOD. P/N 1317. - [SDR CHQA000463](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHQA000463), Feb 12, 2004: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. RIGHT AFT EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT INOP. REMOVED AND REPLACED BULB, OPS CHECK GOOD. - [SDR CHQ00039](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CHQ00039), Nov 9, 2001: FLAP. MALFUNCTIONED. FLAP T/O CONFIG WARNING. - [SDR C8GA200000013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/C8GA200000013), Oct 20, 2000: SWITCH. INOPERATIVE. FLT 033 FROM ELP TO DAY. AFTER TAKEOFF, WHEN RETRACTING FLAPS, THE TRANSIT LIGHT FOR THE LEADING EDGE FLAPS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ELP A ## 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 N287 The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N287 before. - [Cancelled 1972-05-22](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N287-1972-05-22): Douglas DC-7C, S/N 45206. Owner: [Voyager 1000 Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VOYAGER%201000%20INC), [Indianapolis, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Indianapolis) - [Cancelled 1946-11-06](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N287-1946-11-06): Boeing 40B, S/N 898. Exported to Honduras. Owner: [United Air Lines Transport Corporation](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNITED%20AIR%20LINES%20TRANSPORT%20CORPORATION), [Chicago, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Chicago) ## Related - Other Consolidated-Vultee 28-5ACF aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/consolidated-vultee-28-5acf/aircraft.md - The Wright R-2600 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/wright-r-2600-series.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.