# N551RD: 2009 Dalin Ronald K T-51 MUSTANG

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Dalin Ronald K T-51 MUSTANG](https://openairdocs.org/model/dalin-ronald-k-t-51-mustang) (registry code 05628XB, 2 seats)
- Engine: [Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG](https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng) (registry code 99999)
- Serial number: M07SV6S0HK0130
- Year built: 2009
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Kit: Titan Aircraft T-51 MUSTANG
- Airworthiness: Experimental, amateur built
- Airworthiness date: September 19, 2009
- Certificate issued: May 18, 2021
- Expires: May 31, 2028
- Mode S code: A7049D
- Registered owner: [Drb Transport Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DRB%20TRANSPORT%20INC)
- Location: [Alma, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Alma)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 43.3784° N, 84.6760° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 48801, 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=551RD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N551RD

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 (Dalin Ronald K T-51 MUSTANG)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG)

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 ERA10LA229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA229), Apr 14, 2010: Dalin Ronald K T-51 Mustang (N551RD), Lakeland, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The builder’s use of inadequate material for the exhaust manifold adapters resulting in heat damage and chafing of the crankshaft synchronizer and timing wires that rendered an inoperative ignition…

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

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 20170818017149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170818017149I), Aug 18, 2017: Dalin Ronald K T-51 MUSTANG (N551RD), Ashtabula, OH, Minor damage. During fly over event on 08/18/2017 the aircrafts canopy opened in flight, striking the right side of the fuselage, the right hand flap then traveled aft…
- [Accident 20100414031619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100414031619A), Apr 14, 2010: Dalin Ronal T-51 MUSTAN (N551RD), Lakeland, FL, Substantial damage. PIC stated he took off from Lakeland circled the airport one time then headed south. At approximatelly 1000 feet lost engine power and made an emergency wheel…

## 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 Dalin Ronald K T-51 MUSTANG aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/dalin-ronald-k-t-51-mustang/aircraft.md
- The Amateur-built UNKNOWN ENG engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/amateur-built-unknown-eng.md

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