# N8719: 1929 Travel Air 4000 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Travel Air 4000](https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-4000) (registry code 2621818, 3 seats) - Engine: [Continental W670 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-w670-series) (registry code 17018) - Data sheets: [TCDS T00013WI](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/T00013WI) (Textron Aviation Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 1003 - Year built: 1929 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal - Airworthiness date: November 7, 1972 - Certificate issued: June 7, 2021 - Expires: June 30, 2028 - Mode S code: ABFDA0 - Registered owner: [Federal Aerial Applicators LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20AERIAL%20APPLICATORS%20LLC) - Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington) - Owner type: LLC - Owner's area on the map: 39.8187° N, 75.5062° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 19810, 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=8719 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8719 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 Continental W670 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 5 in force ### Matched by airframe (Travel Air 4000) - [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2011-01-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-01-09): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 290 more. Effective Feb 9, 2011 ### Matched by engine (Continental W670 series) - [AD 53-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-09-04): Propeller Blades · Continental W-670-9A - [AD 50-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/50-12-01): Propeller Blade · Hamilton Standard Propeller Blades, W670-16, W670-6A and 1 more ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4 in force) - [SAIB NM-15-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-23): Fuselage - Aerodynamic Fairings - Interference with Nose Landing Gear Doors. Issued Sep 17, 2015 - [SAIB NM-13-28](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-13-28): Flight Controls-Aileron Control System. Issued Apr 12, 2013 - [SAIB NM-10-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-13): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010 - [SAIB NM-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-10-12): Navigation: Flight Management System. Issued Jan 7, 2010 ## 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 LAX84FA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84FA396), Jul 16, 1984: Travel Air 4000 (N8719), San Miguel, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal ## 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 19840715032299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840715032299A), Jul 15, 1984: Curtis TRVAIR4000 (N8719), San Miguel, CA, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Two aircraft were engagedf in dog fight. Trailing airplane entered spin from low altitude and could not recover. ## 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) (36) 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 (Travel Air 4000) - [STC ST00885LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00885LA): Installation of fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Pacific Scientific fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON, LLC d/b/a MASS Systems - [STC ST12344IB](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST12344IB): Replacement of the Halon Type 1211 portable fire extinguisher with Halotron BrX portable fire extinguisher with Halotron BrX portable fire extinguisher. Cessna Duesseldorf Citation Service Center GmbH - [STC ST01115DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01115DE): Installation of an Gogo ATG C1. Gogo Business Aviation, LLC - [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc - [STC ST01117DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01117DE): Installation of the Gogo ATG C1. Peregrine - [STC ST04655CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04655CH): Installation of CPDLC/FANS 1/A+ Datalink and SATVOICE Long Range Communication System. Chicago Jet Group - [STC ST01035DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01035DE): Installation of replacement aft bay Heat Exchanger Blower Fans. Peregrine - [STC ST04340NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04340NY): Installation of TCAS 7.1 (ACAS II) upgrade of Prior Existing TCAS 7.0. Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC ST11071SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST11071SC): Demonstration of aircraft critical equipment and antenna systems tolerance of radio frequency interference (RFI) from intentional or spurious transmissions from certain Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs). Liberty Partners Inc - [STC ST10598SC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10598SC-D): Installation of a Flight Camera System. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC ST10922SC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10922SC-D): Installation of Cabin Interior Furnishings and Systems. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC ST09785AC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST09785AC): Installation of a Gogo Business Aviation Air to Ground (ATG) high speed two-way data passenger communication system. Liberty Partners Inc - [STC ST10601SC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10601SC-D): Installation of a Cabin Management System Upgrade to a TC Interior in accordance with STC Master Document List (MDL) No. 240-2004 Revision 1 dated September 30, 2011, or later FAA approved revision. Use of FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual Supplement No. 240-590001-0011 Revision 1, dated August 26, 2011, or later FAA approved revision is required and must be made available to the operator at the time of installation. Textron Aviation Inc - [STC ST03776NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03776NY): Modification to upgrade existing Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-920, TTR-921, and TTR-4000) at VERSION 7.0 to Rockwell Collins TCAS (Model: TTR-921, TTR-4000, and TTR-4100) at VERSION 7.1 (ACAS II). Scandinavian Avionics Design ApS - [STC ST10922SC](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST10922SC): Installation of Cabin Interior Furnishings and Systems. Hawker Beechcraft Corporation - [STC ST02146NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02146NY): Installation of EMS Technologies Ltd. Cabin Network Xcelerator (CNX). EMS Technologies Canada Ltd ### Approved for the engine (Continental W670 series) - [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. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc - [STC SE7492SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7492SW): Install Delco starter P/N 1108684 or Eclipse/Bendix Utica model E80 starters. Rare Aircraft Ltd. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE04136AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04136AT): Installation of Bendix Scintilla WL-7A Battery Ignition Timer (distributor) modified from a breaker points and condenser design to a Hall Effect electronic sensor design. Air Repair Inc. Lists W670-23 - [STC SE00809WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00809WI): Installation of a modified alternate source of supply, engine ignition coil assembly and condenser. Air Repair Inc. Lists W670-23 - [STC SE01652WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01652WI): Modification of engine to replace contact points and condenser controlled Bendix Scintilla WL-7A battery timer (distributor) with an electronically controlled WL-7A-M battery timer. Radial Engines Ltd. Lists W670-23 - [STC SE01144SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01144SE): Installation of Olde Thyme Aviation, Inc. pistons, P/N OTA-4032-T6 or Air Repair, Inc. pistons, P/Ns AR4177 (5 each) and AR4177-1 (2 each), to replace Teledyne Continental Motors pistons P/N 4177. Air Repair Inc. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE01243WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01243WI): Installation of Barron Aviation intake tube drain kits on the engines listed on the attached FAA Approved Model List (AML) No. SE01243WI, dated April 26, 2004, or later FAA Approved revision. Barron Aviation. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE01145SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01145SE): Option 1) Installation of Olde Thyme Aviation Inc. crankshaft bearings OTA-21201-AB (rear) and OTA-21301-FB (front) Option 2) Installation of Olde Thyme Aviation Inc. replacement intake valve guides P/N OTA-20241-IG Option 3) Installation of Olde Thyme Aviation Inc. replacement exhaust valve guides P/N OTA-20406-EG. Air Repair Inc. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE01146SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01146SE): Option 1) Installation of Gold Coast Aviation crankshaft bearings GCA-21201-AB (rear) and GCA-21301-FB (front) Option 2) Installation of Gold Coast Aviation replacement intake valve guides P/N GCA-20241-IG Option 3) Installation of Gold Coast Aviation replacement exhaust valve guides P/N GCA-20406-EG. Gold Coast Aviation Service Inc. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE00946LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00946LA): Installation of engine crankshaft front and rear bearings. Holloway Engineering Co. Lists W670-6A - [STC SE00372LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00372LA): Installation of a Jacobs shielded ignition harness on Teledyne Continental Motors engine models. Aero Engines Inc. Lists W670-16 - [STC SE7491SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE7491SW): Install Scintilla VNM-7DFA magnetos on W-670-6A and -6N engines. Air Repair - [STC SE5879SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5879SW): Use of Phillips X/C II 20W-50 and25W-60 oil (OSS 55875) in all Avco reciprocating aircraft engines from 65 to 450 BHP. Phillips Petroleum Co - [STC SE4127SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE4127SW): Install modified W-670-23 piston, P/N 4180, to replace W-670-6A piston, P/N 4177. Air Repair. Lists W670-6A - [STC SE2028CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE2028CE): Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index, and leaded automotive gasoline, 88 minimum antiknock index(RON+MON)/2. Intermixing with aviation gasoline also approved. Petersen Aviation Inc - [STC SE5WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE5WE): Compression ratio tank pistons. Salinas Engine Works. Lists W670-24 - [STC SE03079AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03079AT) (historical): Modify the Teledyne Continental W670 Series aircraft engines by replacing the crankshaft front and rear main ball bearings with higher capacity roller bearings. Air Repair Inc. Lists W670-16 ## Related - Other Travel Air 4000 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/travel-air-4000/aircraft.md - The Continental W670 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-w670-series.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.