# Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B9-4000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2621805
- Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model: TRAVEL AIR B9-4000
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 81 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS TC 2-381](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-381) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-b9-4000

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 (2)

- [N8717](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8717): [G L Leonard Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/G%20L%20LEONARD%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Anacortes, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Anacortes), S/N 1001
- [N9917](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9917): [Plecenik William J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLECENIK%20WILLIAM%20J), [Erwinna, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Erwinna), built 1929, S/N 1103

## 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 SEA84LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84LA207), Aug 17, 1984: Curtiss-Wright Travel AIR B9-4000 (N9917), Vancouver, WA, substantial damage

## 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 19840817044659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840817044659A), Aug 17, 1984: Curtis TRVAIRB94000 (N9917), Vancouver, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot misused brakes during wheel landing causing aircraft to flip inverted.

## 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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