# Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR D-4000

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2621808
- Manufacturer (registry): CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model: TRAVEL AIR D-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 TC 2-84](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/TC%202-84) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Curtiss-Wright Corporation
- Registered aircraft: 5
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/curtiss-wright-travel-air-d-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 (5)

- [N455N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N455N): [Triple D Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TRIPLE%20D%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Jamestown, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Jamestown), S/N 1361
- [N6478](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6478): [Younkin Matthew Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNKIN%20MATTHEW%20TRUSTEE), [Siloam Springs, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Siloam%20Springs), built 1928, S/N 798
- [N8114](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8114): [Williams Darrell W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WILLIAMS%20DARRELL%20W), [Fayetteville, AR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AR/Fayetteville), built 1929, S/N 886
- [N8175](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8175): [Zeiler Richard Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZEILER%20RICHARD%20TRUSTEE), [Thousand Oaks, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Thousand%20Oaks), built 1929, S/N 942
- [N8708](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8708): [Kossuth Keith E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KOSSUTH%20KEITH%20E), [Sleepy Hollow, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Sleepy%20Hollow), built 1929, S/N 926

## 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 LAX79FUJ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FUJ26), Dec 20, 1978: Curtis-Wrt D-4000 (N8708), Phoenix, AZ, 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 19781220036969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781220036969A), Dec 20, 1978: Curtis TRVAIR4D (N8708), Phoenix, AZ, Substantial damage. Lft whl brg dripped grease on brake shoes. Lft lwr brake shoe vert had 1 inch crack.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

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 SA01757WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01757WI): To allow the use of UL91 or UL94 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. 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 SA01831WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01831WI): To allow the use of UL91 (minimum) grade aviation fuel. Petersen Aviation 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
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric. Aviation Products Systems Inc

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (3)

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
- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/26465837A7672E7A86258583004BE923.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Nov 25, 2019

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