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N74173 V

Curtiss Wright C-46A · 1959

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N74173 is a 1959 Curtiss Wright C-46A (serial 289), registered to Nichols Charles F Trustee in Baldwin Park, CA.

Registered owner
Nichols Charles F Trustee
Based in
Baldwin Park, CA
Serial number
289
Year built
1959 · 67 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Transport
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A9F9AA · 52374652 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 17, 2018
Airworthiness date
Jul 30, 1964
Last FAA activity
Jul 1, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2028
FAA region
4

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2622602

Curtiss Wright C-46A
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 65
Cruise: 156 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 52026

Manufacturer: P & W
Model: R-2800 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 2,000 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N74173
Serial Number: 289
Year Manufactured: 1959
ACFTREF Code: 2622602
Engine Code: 52026
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Transport
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52374652
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A9F9AA
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Registrant

Nichols Charles F Trustee
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13470 Dalewood St
Baldwin Park, CA, 917065834
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 17, 2018
Airworthiness Jul 30, 1964
Expiration Dec 31, 2028
Last Activity Jul 1, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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