# Fighter Escort Wings P-51D

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 05618YT
- Manufacturer (registry): FIGHTER ESCORT WINGS LTD
- Model: P-51D
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Certification: Not type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 0
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/fighter-escort-wings-p-51d

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

None registered with this model now.

## 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 FTW95LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA040), Nov 10, 1994: Fighter Escort Wings P-51D (N51K), Seymour, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER SPEED UNIT. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

## 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.

- [Incident 20020716023749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020716023749I), Jul 16, 2002: Namer P51D (N51K), Ardmore, OK, Minor damage. (-23) The pilot was test flying aircraft at approximately 10000 feet over Ardmore airport when engine quit. The pilot tried restarting and engine would not…
- [Accident 19941110046559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941110046559A), Nov 10, 1994: Namer P51D (N51K), Seymour, TX, Substantial damage. Loud pop power loss. Landing gear collapsed landing rough terrain. Prop speed control unit failed.
- [Incident 19930722031779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930722031779I), Jul 22, 1993: Namer P51D (N51K), Ardmore, OK, Minor damage. Lights indicated all gears were extended. Main gear not down. Landed main gear up.

## Service difficulty reports (3)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2005FA0000678](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0000678), Dec 27, 2004: MAGNETO. FAILED. LT MAGNETO FAILED CAUSING ENGINE DETONATION. SUGGEST CLOSER INSPECTION, INTERVAL OF MAGNETO`S OPERATION. (K)
- [SDR 2002FA0000201](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000201), Jan 29, 2002: HOSE. SPLIT. UPON INSTALLATION OF A FUEL SELECTOR NOTICED THE OUTER COVER OF THE HOSE SPLIT AS IT WAS INSTALLED ON AN NIPPLE FITTING. AFTER CLOSE EXAMINATION, THE NEW HOSE S
- [SDR 95ZZZX3204](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX3204), Jun 9, 1995: ACTUATOR. MALFUNCTION. FOUND GEAR ACTUATOR CYLINDER CHROME HAD FLAKED OFF OF THE PISTON AND GOUGED UP A RIDGE OF METAL IN THE CYLINDER BARREL THAT WOULD NOT ALLOW THE GEAR TO EXTEND.

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [North American/Aero Classics P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-aero-classics-p-51d): 70 registered aircraft, registry code 6402304
- [North American P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-p-51d): 30 registered aircraft, registry code 6402319
- [North American P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-p-51d): 7 registered aircraft, registry code 05627Z2
- [North American/Baker P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-baker-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05615K6
- [Ria Air P-51-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/ria-air-p-51-d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05629ZP
- [Sommerfield Wally P51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/sommerfield-wally-p51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 1690479
- [North American-Skurich P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-skurich-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402300
- [North American-Kelly P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-kelly-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402311
- [North American/Destefani P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-destefani-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402313
- [North American/Hinton P-51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-hinton-p-51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402315
- [North American/Odegaard P51-D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-odegaard-p51-d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402322
- [North American / Driskill P51D](https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-driskill-p51d): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 6402324

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