# N3242: 1927 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-4000) (registry code 2621802, 3 seats) - Engine: [Lycoming R680](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680) (registry code 41540) - Data sheets: [TCDS ATC 32 Curtiss-Wright](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2032%20Curtiss-Wright) (Curtiss-Wright Corporation), [TCDS ATC 42 Textron Lycoming](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%2042%20Textron%20Lycoming) (Textron Lycoming AVCO Corporation) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 256 - Year built: 1927 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: April 30, 1976 - Certificate issued: May 13, 2022 - Expires: May 31, 2029 - Mode S code: A37FCA - Registered owner: [Ancient And Honorable Aeroplane Co LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANCIENT%20AND%20HONORABLE%20AEROPLANE%20CO%20LLC) - Location: [Waban, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Waban) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 42.3338° N, 71.2306° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 02468, 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=3242 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3242 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): 5 in force ### Matched by airframe (Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000) None in force. ### Matched by engine (Lycoming R680) - [AD 2012-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-07): Carburetor · Lycoming Engines GO-435, GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A and 389 more. Effective Mar 27, 2012 - [AD 2004-10-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-10-14): Crankshaft gear · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 642 more. Effective Jun 25, 2004 - [AD 95-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-26-02): Aviation Gasoline · Lycoming Engines IO-320-B1A, IO-320-B1B, IO-320-B1C and 182 more. Effective Jan 24, 1996 - [AD 90-04-06 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-04-06-R1): Propeller Governor External Oil Line · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 427 more. Effective May 28, 1991 - [AD 66-06-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-06-03): Connecting Rod Assemblies · Lycoming Engines GO-435-C2 (O-435-17), GO-435-C2A, GO-435-C2A2 and 317 more. Effective Jan 16, 1969 ## 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 GAA17CA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA077), Nov 22, 2016: Curtiss Wright Travel AIR 4000 (N3242), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The other pilot’s failure to see and avoid the airplane stopped ahead of him during taxi. ## 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 20161122021472A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161122021472A), Nov 22, 2016: Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 (N3242), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. N3242 was taxiing eastbound on taxiway hotel. N2242W was holding short of juliet on taxiway hotel. The PIC of N3242 did not see that N2242W was stopped and… - [Incident 20011201031199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011201031199I), Dec 1, 2001: Curtis TRVAIR4000 (N3242), Carlsbad, CA. (-23) The aircraft departed palomar airport (crq) on a local sight-seeing flight with two passengers on board. Approximately 20 minutes into the flight the… - [Incident 19820725041109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820725041109I), Jul 25, 1982: Curtis TRVAIR4000 (N3242), Athol, ID, Minor damage. Landed hard in a crab angle. Side load collapsed the right main gear. ## 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) (10) 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 (Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000) - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc - [STC SA00024NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00024NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K007 on single or multi-engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Lycoming reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [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 SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc - [STC SA02033AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02033AT): Modification to install an air-oil separator to prevent oil from being aspirated from the engine breather line. M-20 Oil Separators LLC - [STC SA8075SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8075SW): Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER). Razorback Fabrics Inc - [STC SA937NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA937NW): Installation of a Lycoming R-680-13 (E3B) engine and Hamilton Standard 5404 Hub/11C1 blade propeller, with a Stinson V77 oil tank. Jack E Lanning ### Approved for the engine (Lycoming R680) - [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC ## Related - Other Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 4000 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-4000/aircraft.md - The Lycoming R680 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-r680.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.