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N51KB V

North American F-51D · 1961 · Knoxville, TN

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N51KB is a 1961 North American F-51D (serial 44-74009), registered to Mustang Pilots LLC (LLC) in Knoxville, TN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 1961 (65 years ago). It carries a Pkrd-Roll V1650 SERIES engine rated at 1,490 hp, the engine on 66% of registered North American F-51Ds. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A65FF9. It is one of 49 North American F-51D aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Mustang Pilots LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Knoxville, TN
Serial number
44-74009
Year built
1961 · 65 yrs old
Airworthiness class
2
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A65FF9 · 51457771 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 15, 2006
Airworthiness date
Sep 8, 1961
Last FAA activity
Jul 28, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
3

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Pkrd-Roll V1650 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
1,490 hp
Power per seat
1,490 hp
FAA engine code
49001

29 of the 44 registered North American F-51D carry this engine (66%), across 4 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a65ff9
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Last known — 2 months ago N51KB
Observed 2026-07-10 16:56:21 MST
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Ground speed
242 kt
Altitude (baro)
6,425 ft
Track
323.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 27.24115, Lng -80.53771
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6402309

North American F-51D
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 1
Cruise: 241 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 49001

Manufacturer: Pkrd-Roll
Model: V1650 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,490 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N51KB
Serial Number: 44-74009
Year Manufactured: 1961
ACFTREF Code: 6402309
Engine Code: 49001
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): 51457771
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A65FF9
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Registrant

Mustang Pilots LLC
LLC
8733 Inlet Dr
Knoxville, TN, 379226459
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 15, 2006
Airworthiness Sep 8, 1961
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Jul 28, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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