# N51JR: 1984 Aviation Adventures Unlimited MUSTANG P51D

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Aviation Adventures Unlimited MUSTANG P51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/aviation-adventures-unlimited-mustang-p51d) (registry code 1690466, 1 seats)
- Engine: [Ford CONVERSION](https://openairdocs.org/engine/ford-conversion) (registry code 26701)
- Serial number: 002
- Year built: 1984
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: August 10, 1988
- Certificate issued: May 29, 2014
- Expires: May 31, 2027
- Mode S code: A65FEE
- Registered owner: [Armstrong Charles W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARMSTRONG%20CHARLES%20W)
- Location: [Midland, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Midland)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 32.0367° N, 102.1952° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 79707, within about 5 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=51JR
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N51JR

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 (Aviation Adventures Unlimited MUSTANG P51D)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Ford CONVERSION)

None in force.

## Information bulletins (advisory)

None matched.

## NTSB investigations (2)

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 FTW87DQG01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87DQG01), Mar 28, 1987: Replica P51 (N51JR), Midland, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW86LQG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86LQG15), Apr 29, 1986: Aviation ADV. Mustang Psid (N51JR), Midland, TX, substantial damage

## 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 19840717042619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840717042619I), Jul 17, 1984: Amtrbb MUSTANGMIDGT (N51JR), Addison, TX, Minor damage. Unable to extend right main gear. Landed gear up. Right gear drag brace had failed. Hand made P51 replica.

## Reports on N51JR not matched to an aircraft (3)

They name N51JR, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

- [Incident 19870805048799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870805048799I), Aug 5, 1987: Amtrst P51AMTR (N51JR), Midland, TX, Minor damage. The aircraft veered off the taxiway while the pilot was conducting high speed taxi tests. Left gear bracket failed.
- [Accident 19870328008839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870328008839A), Mar 28, 1987: Amtrst P51AMTR (N51JR), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. The pilot attempted a downwind landing due to a surging prop. The aircraft swerved on rollout, collapsing the gear.
- [Accident 19860429015259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860429015259A), Apr 29, 1986: Amtrst P51AMTR (N51JR), Midland, TX, Substantial damage. Crash occurred during emergency landing. Drive gear lock pin sheared on engine distributor. Ford V8 engine 351CC.

## 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 Aviation Adventures Unlimited MUSTANG P51D aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/aviation-adventures-unlimited-mustang-p51d/aircraft.md
- The Ford CONVERSION engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/ford-conversion.md

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