# N452CA: 1952 Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV](https://openairdocs.org/model/canadian-car-foundry-harvard-mk-iv) (registry code 1922828, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-1340-53](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1340-53) (registry code 51615)
- Serial number: CCF-4-132
- Year built: 1952
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, racing, exhibition
- Airworthiness date: February 15, 2013
- Certificate issued: August 22, 2012
- Expires: August 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A579BD
- Registered owner: [Best Carl A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BEST%20CARL%20A)
- Location: [Plano, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Plano)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 33.0568° N, 96.7309° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 75023, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=452CA
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N452CA

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 (Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-1340-53)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N452CA.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N452CA.

## 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)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Related

- Other Canadian Car & Foundry HARVARD MK IV aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/canadian-car-foundry-harvard-mk-iv/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-1340-53 engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-1340-53.md

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