# Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 12-Q - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2621302 - Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT - Model: TRAVEL AIR 12-Q - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Cruise speed: 79 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 401](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20401) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: Curtiss-Wright Corporation - Registered aircraft: 3 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-12-q Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. None matched. ## Registered aircraft (3) - [N417W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N417W): [Myhr Patrick W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MYHR%20PATRICK%20W), [Lake Isabella, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Lake%20Isabella), S/N 12Q-2030 - [N439W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N439W): [Alfred And Lois Kelch Aviation Museum Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALFRED%20AND%20LOIS%20KELCH%20AVIATION%20MUSEUM%20INC), [Brodhead, WI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WI/Brodhead), built 1931, S/N 2005 - [N496W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N496W): [Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WESTERN%20ANTIQUE%20AEROPLANE%20%26%20AUTOMOBILE%20MUSEUM), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1931, S/N 2023 ## 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 DFW08CA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08CA200), Jul 27, 2008: Curtiss-Wright 12Q (N496W), Erie, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: Failure of the tail wheel control cable during landing roll out, which resulted in a loss of control. - [NTSB SEA97LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA207), Sep 7, 1997: Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR 12-Q (N496W), Pendleton, OR, substantial damage. Probable cause: the tail wheel assembly spring disconnected. ## FAA accident and incident reports (4) 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 20080727841759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080727841759A), Jul 27, 2008: Curtis TRVAIR12Q (N496W), Erie, CO, Substantial damage. (-23) On July 27, 2008, pilot [privacy data omitted] was landing his Curtis wright travel air 12-Q, NC496W, at Erie, CO,(keik). During the touch down phase the… - [Accident 19970907039099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970907039099A), Sep 7, 1997: Curtis TRVAIR12Q (N496W), Pendleton, OR, Substantial damage. Wheel landing. Ground looped when tail came down. Tail wheel spring became disconnected. - [Incident 19940522026859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940522026859I), May 22, 1994: Curtis TRVAIR12Q (N417W), Gainesville, GA. Engine lost power on crosswind leg landed in field with hay bales. Caught wing, slid sideways. Collapsed gear. - [Incident 19900118006619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900118006619I), Jan 18, 1990: Curtis TRVAIR12Q (N496W), West Palm Beach, FL, Minor damage. Advised tower he wanted to land on grass area. Vehicle in way on touchdown. Veered and hit runway light. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (3) Approved for this model: the STC's model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. In force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has. - [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC - [STC SA01406NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01406NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K017 on single and multi-engine fixed light aircraft and rotary wing. Airwolf Filter Corporation - [STC SA1388GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1388GL): Remove Wright Gipsy Model L-320 engine and propeller and replace with a DeHavilland Gipsy II engine and DeHavilland 5232A propeller. Soerens Thomas D ## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (2) Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first. - [73-CFG-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID151567328520260806152404.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 - [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID125391325320260806152309.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 --- 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.