# North American P-51C

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry codes: 6402302, 64023AA
- Manufacturer (registry): NORTH AMERICAN
- Model: P-51C
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 1
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 277 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/north-american-p-51c

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. The FAA lists this model under more than one registry code, usually for different spellings of the maker. This page covers them all.

## 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 (6)

- [N1204](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1204): [Weeks Kermit A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEEKS%20KERMIT%20A), [Polk City, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Polk%20City), built 1944, S/N 103-26385
- [N426QA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N426QA): [Muszala John](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MUSZALA%20JOHN), [Idaho Falls, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Idaho%20Falls), S/N 42-103100
- [N487FS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N487FS): [Comanche Fighters LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/COMANCHE%20FIGHTERS%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1943, S/N 4325147
- [N5528N](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5528N): [Pietsch Warren A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PIETSCH%20WARREN%20A), [Minot, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Minot), built 1948, S/N 2925
- [N61429](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N61429): [American Air Power Heritage Flying Museum](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AMERICAN%20AIR%20POWER%20HERITAGE%20FLYING%20MUSEUM), [Dallas, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Dallas), built 1942, S/N 103-26199
- [N6555B](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6555B): [May Mustang C LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MAY%20MUSTANG%20C%20LLC), [Dover, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Dover), built 1943, S/N 103-26538

## 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 GAA16CA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA133), Feb 3, 2016: North American P 51 (N61429), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
- [NTSB CHI04LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA128), May 29, 2004: North American P-51C (N61429), Hager City, WI, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The improper installation of the camshaft drive gear assembly which resulted in the retaining nut backing off allowing the drive gear to move up the shaft. A factor associated with the accident was…

## 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 20211104018389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211104018389I), Nov 4, 2021: North American P-51C (N61429), Tallahassee, FL, Minor damage. On 11/004/2021, at approximately 15:15 EST, N61429, a 1942 North American P-51C, s/n: 103-26199 [privacy data omitted]. The aircraft was being operated for a…
- [Accident 20160203001879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160203001879A), Feb 3, 2016: North American P-51C (N61429), Dallas, TX, Substantial damage. On February 3, 2016, a two-seat P-51C ?mustang? Aircraft departed Dallas Executive Airport (krbd) for a thirty minute flight south of the air field. There was…
- [Accident 20040529011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040529011539A), May 29, 2004: Namer P51C (N61429), Red Wing, MN, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. (-23) During airshow pilot reported loss of engine power. During emergency landing, pilot attempted landing southeast of the airport in a residential area. On…

## Service difficulty reports (1)

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

- [SDR AUS20030585](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20030585), Jun 4, 2003: FUEL TANK. CONTAMINATED. (AUS) RT WING FUEL TANK CONTAMINATED WITH RUBBER FROM DELAMINATING FUEL TANK. TANK MANUFACTURED IN SEPTEMBER 1944.

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [S & S Machine P 51 C](https://openairdocs.org/model/s-s-machine-p-51-c): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 0566429

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