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N405EM V

Curtiss Wright P-40N-5CU · 1942 · Eugene, OR

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N405EM is a 1942 Curtiss Wright P-40N-5CU (serial AC42-105875), registered to Meltzer Eric (individual) in Eugene, OR. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires October 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 2024 (2 years ago). It carries a Allison V1710 SER engine rated at 1,500 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A4BFA4. It is one of 2 Curtiss Wright P-40N-5CU aircraft on the FAA registry. Meltzer Eric holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Meltzer Eric
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Eugene, OR
Serial number
AC42-105875
Year built
1942 · 84 yrs old
Airworthiness class
2
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A4BFA4 · 51137644 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 6, 2023
Airworthiness date
May 6, 2024
Last FAA activity
Oct 6, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2030
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Allison V1710 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
1,500 hp
Power per seat
1,500 hp
FAA engine code
03040

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2622208

Curtiss Wright P-40N-5CU
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 03040

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: V1710 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,500 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N405EM
Serial Number: AC42-105875
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 2622208
Engine Code: 03040
Status: V (V)
Certification: 2
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51137644
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A4BFA4
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Registrant

Meltzer Eric
Individual
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29030 Hollis Ln
Eugene, OR, 974029560
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 6, 2023
Airworthiness May 6, 2024
Expiration Oct 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 6, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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