# Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B-4000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2621804
- Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model: TRAVEL AIR B-4000
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 79 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS ATC 146 Curtiss-Wright](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/ATC%20146%20Curtiss-Wright) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 4
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-b-4000

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 (4)

- [N13907](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N13907): [Anderson Dana K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20DANA%20K), [Scappoose, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Scappoose), built 1929, S/N 1326
- [N174V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N174V): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1930, S/N 1365
- [N681H](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N681H): [Baker James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAKER%20JAMES%20L), [Hallettsville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Hallettsville), built 1929, S/N 1177
- [N9872](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9872): [Aerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AEROSPACE%20TRUST%20MANAGEMENT%20LLC%20TRUSTEE), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1929, S/N 1059

## 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 GAA16CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA049), Nov 14, 2015: Curtiss Wright Travel Air (N9872), Carlsbad, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground-loop, and substantial damage to the right wing and wing strut.
- [NTSB LAX81FUG39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FUG39), Jul 10, 1981: Curtis WRT. B-4000 (N9872), Chino, CA, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

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 20151114019889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151114019889A), Nov 14, 2015: Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B-4000 (N9872), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. On 14 nov 2015 at 1446 the PIC of N9872 lost control during landing rollout at Palomar Airport (crq). It was the fourth flight of the day while landing on rwy…
- [Incident 20150916024109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150916024109I), Sep 16, 2015: Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B-4000 (N9872), Carsbad, CA, Minor damage. The pilot stated that on normal approach, straight in at 70 miles an hour. Touchdown on the main wheels, normal landing. Power to idle , the pilot slowing…
- [Accident 19810710045929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810710045929A), Jul 10, 1981: Curtis TRVAIR4000 (N9872), Chino, CA, Substantial damage. Improperly aligned on runway. Poor forward vision. Ran off edge of runway on takeoff and turned over.

## 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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