# Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR 12-W

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2621304
- Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model: TRAVEL AIR 12-W
- 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 407](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-12-w

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 (2)

- [N11715](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N11715): [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 12W-2040
- [N413W](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N413W): [Smith James E Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JAMES%20E%20TRUSTEE), [Kalispell, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Kalispell), built 1931, S/N 12W2017

## 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 SEA98LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA151), Jul 26, 1998: Curtiss-Wright 12W (N11715), Woodland, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot in command misjudged clearance from high vegetation when he landed. Factors include inadequate mowing of high vegetation by airport personnel, providing insufficient clearance for the…

## 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 19980726017589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980726017589A), Jul 26, 1998: Curtis TRAVELAIR12W (N11715), Woodland, WA, Substantial damage. Caught left wing in grass on edge runway. Ground looped. Damaged prop and wing. (.4)the pilot of the antique biplane stated that he preferred to land on grass…

## 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 SA4503NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4503NM): Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering. Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
- [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

## 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

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