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N988J V

Lockheed P-38J · 1942 · Tacoma, WA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N988J is a 1942 Lockheed P-38J (serial 42-103988), registered to Wartime History Museum Inc (corporation) in Tacoma, WA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2025 (1 year ago). It carries 2 Allison V1710 SERIES engines rated at 1,500 hp each (3,000 hp total). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADC9A4. It is one of 2 Lockheed P-38J aircraft on the FAA registry. Wartime History Museum Inc holds 27 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Wartime History Museum Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Tacoma, WA
Serial number
42-103988
Year built
1942 · 84 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADC9A4 · 53344644 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 11, 2024
Airworthiness date
Mar 31, 2025
Last FAA activity
Dec 11, 2024
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2031
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Allison V1710 SERIES
Engine type
Turbo-shaft
Rated power
1,500 hp × 2 (3,000 hp total)
Power per seat
3,000 hp
FAA engine code
03001

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 5260204

Lockheed P-38J
Engines: 2
Type: turboprop
Seats: 1
Cruise: 250 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 03001

Manufacturer: Allison
Model: V1710 SERIES
Type: Turbo-shaft
Horsepower: 1,500 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N988J
Serial Number: 42-103988
Year Manufactured: 1942
ACFTREF Code: 5260204
Engine Code: 03001
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Turbo-shaft (3)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53344644
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADC9A4
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Registrant

Wartime History Museum Inc
Corporation
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2602 S 38Th St Ste A
Tacoma, WA, 984097303
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 11, 2024
Airworthiness Mar 31, 2025
Expiration Dec 31, 2031
Last Activity Dec 11, 2024
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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