# N54514: 1944 Curtiss Wright C-46D

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Curtiss Wright C-46D](https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-c-46d) (registry code 2622604, 65 seats)
- Engine: [Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2800-series) (registry code 52026)
- Serial number: 33285
- Year built: 1944
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 13, 1998
- Certificate issued: December 9, 1996
- Expires: January 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6ED17
- Registered owner: [Tatonduk Outfitters Ltd](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TATONDUK%20OUTFITTERS%20LTD)
- Location: [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 64.0097° N, 144.6830° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99706, 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=54514
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N54514

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 Pratt & Whitney R-2800 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 41 in force

### Matched by airframe (Curtiss Wright C-46D)

- [AD 79-05-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-05-10): Wheel Well · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Mar 15, 1979
- [AD 74-18-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-18-03): Main Landing Gear Axle Elbow · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Aug 30, 1974
- [AD 66-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-05-01): Main Landing Gear Drag Struts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Feb 25, 1966
- [AD 66-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/66-02-02): Main Hydraulic Accumulator · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Feb 5, 1966
- [AD 65-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/65-17-02): Landing Gear Position Warning Light · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Sep 2, 1965
- [AD 62-27-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-27-03): Rudder Spring Tab · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Jan 29, 1963
- [AD 60-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-25-01): Wing Panel Attachment Bolts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Dec 6, 1960
- [AD 60-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-23-02): Flap Actuator · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more. Effective Nov 4, 1960
- [AD 62-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-10-02): Landing Gear Doors · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 60-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-03-02): Cargo and Baggage Compartments · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 59-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-07-02): Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump · L. B. Smith C-46A, C-46D and C-46F
- [AD 58-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-20-01): Tail Wheel Retract Yoke · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 58-17-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-17-03): Engine Cylinder · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 58-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/58-17-02): Horizontal Tail Surfaces · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 57-15-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-15-02): Lightening Holes · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 57-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-11-01): Elevator Spring Tab Cartridge Assemblies · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 57-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/57-05-01): Hydraulic Vent System · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 55-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/55-09-02): Terminal Assemblies · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 54-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-14-01): Horizontal Stabilizer Rib · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 54-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-05-01): Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 53-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-10-01): Vacuum Pump Discharge Port · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 52-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-19-01): Cabin Heater Installation · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 52-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-18-01): Carburetor Adapter Gasket · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 52-17-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-17-02): Wheel Shimmy Damper Support · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 52-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-12-02): Passenger Cabin Door · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 52-10-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/52-10-01): Electric Power System · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 51-29-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-29-02): Main Landing Gear · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 51-20-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-20-01): Cockpit Light · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 51-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-10-06): Hinge Fittings · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 50-29-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-29-01): Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 50-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-26-01): Landing Gear Side Braces · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 49-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-25-01): Cargo Compartment Fire Protection · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 49-18-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-18-01): Combustion Heater Fire Protection · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 49-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-12-01): Aileron Trim Tab · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 48-44-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-44-02): Wing Attach Bolts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 48-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-03-05): Hydraulic Lines · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 47-51-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-07): Landing Gear Drag Strut · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 47-51-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-05): Aileron Horn · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 47-51-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-04): Propeller Antiheat Shield · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 47-51-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-03): Aileron Rib Rework · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more
- [AD 47-51-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/47-51-02): Elevator Hinge Bolts · Airlift International C-46A, C-46D, C-46F and 12 more

### Matched by engine (Pratt & Whitney R-2800 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 ANC03LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA012), Oct 29, 2002: Curtiss-Wright CW-46 (N54514), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the right main landing gear locking device to engage, which allowed the right main landing gear to collapse during taxi from landing.

## 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.

- [Accident 20021029029959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021029029959A), Oct 29, 2002: Curtis C46DFLYTIGER (N54514), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Aircraft right main landing gear collapsed during rollout after landing. Aircraft had progressed approximately 2000 feet after touchdown and was…

## Service difficulty reports (13)

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 FXGA202105282123](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA202105282123), May 28, 2021: SKIN. CRACKED. 6-8 INCH CRACK @ STA 699-704 APPX. RBL 24. REPAIR OF SKIN DAMAGE CAUSED BY CARGO LOADING/UNLOADING. REPAIR DAMAGE TO FUSELAGE SKIN @ STA 699-704 RBL 24 PER STS 
- [SDR FXGA201903261930](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201903261930), Mar 26, 2019: BULKHEAD. CORRODED. BULKHEAD SKIN REPAIR AT F/STA 704. TO REPAIR A CORRODED SKIN SECTION ON THE REAR BULKHEAD. PERFORM BULKHEAD SKIN REPAIR PER SRM AN 01-25LA-3 TABLE 82 AND FIGURE
- [SDR FXGA201903211929](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201903211929), Mar 21, 2019: FRAME. CRACKED. CRACKED FRAME AT F/STA 173.5 STRINGER 9R. TO REPAIR A CRACKED FUSELAGE FRAME. REMOVE AND SAVE MANUFACTURERS SPLICE BETWEEN STRINGER 11L & 12L. CUT DAMAGE FRAME 
- [SDR FXGA201505121514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA201505121514), May 12, 2015: SKIN. DAMAGED. LEFT WING LE REPAIR WING STATION 376 TO 412. TO REPAIR DAMAGE TO LE OF LT WING FROM WING STATION 376 TO 412. REPAIR TOP WING SKIN AFT OF LE TO STRINGER U-15. RE
- [SDR FXGA2012018003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA2012018003), Jan 10, 2012: OIL SYSTEM. FLUCTUATES. DURING FLIGHT SHUTDOWN NR 1 ENGINE DUE TO OIL QUANTITY AND OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATION.
- [SDR FXGA2011112714001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA2011112714001), Nov 27, 2011: ELECTRICAL SYS. SURGES. FLIGHT CREW EXPERIENCED VOLTAGE SPIKES, TURNED OFF ALL GENERATORS, STILL HAD VOLTAGE SPIKES AND THE TURNED OFF ALL ELECTRICAL SYS.
- [SDR FXGAN54514001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN54514001), Jun 14, 2011: HINGE. CRACKED. DURING THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE DETAILED VISUAL INSPECTION REQUIRED BY AD 58-17-02 PARA 2 TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND ON THE ELEVATOR HINGE WEB. BOTH CRACKS ARE ON T
- [SDR FXGA545142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA545142), Apr 1, 2011: SKIN. DENTED. FUSELAGE SKIN FOUND DENTED FROM FUSELAGE STA 563L TO 583.5L, BETWEEN STR 31 AND 32. REPAIRED IAW EO 1111 AND 8110-3 FORM DATED 04/01/2011.
- [SDR FXGA20110401001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA20110401001), Apr 1, 2011: FRAME. BUCKLED. FUSELAGE FRAME 583.5 WAS FOUND BUCKLED AT STR 31 LT. REPAIRED IAW EO 1111 AND 8110-3, DATED 04-01-2011.
- [SDR FXGA514HYD](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGA514HYD), Aug 24, 2010: HYDRAULIC LINE. CRACKED. COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND FLUID. A/C LANDED UNEVENTFULLY REPLACED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE LINE PART NUMBER 20-575-1209 AT MAIN ACCUMULATOR DU
- [SDR FXGAN54514LS1520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN54514LS1520), Jul 9, 2010: GOVERNOR. OVERSPEED. ON INITIAL DESCENT LOST CONTROL OF NR 2 PROP, RPM'S ROSE TO 3100 RPM, WAS ABLE TO FEATHER. DECLARED EMERGENCY. LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT REPLACED PROP GOV WITH SE
- [SDR FXGAN54514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXGAN54514), May 14, 2010: LEVER. WORN. LANDING GEAR LEVER STUCK IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION. LANDING GEAR EXTENDED USING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ACFT DIVERTED FOR UNEVENTFUL LANDING.
- [SDR FXG2003F00000](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FXG2003F00000), Dec 31, 2002: DOWNLOCK. INOPERATIVE. ON TOUCHDOWN AND ROLL OUT, RT GEAR DOWNLOCK DID NOT ENGAGE AS A/C SLOWED DOWN, GEAR RETRACTED SLOWLY. NR 2 ENG AND PROP SUFFERED A PROP STRIKE AND SUDDEN STOPPA

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs)

None matched to this aircraft's models.

## Earlier aircraft with N54514

The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N54514 before.

- [Cancelled 1955-11-30](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N54514-1955-11-30): Fairchild PT-19A, S/N 6503AE. Owner: [Tyrakowski Edmund](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TYRAKOWSKI%20EDMUND), [Orlando, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Orlando)

## Related

- Other Curtiss Wright C-46D aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-c-46d/aircraft.md
- The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/pratt-whitney-r-2800-series.md

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