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N9917 V

Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B9-4000 · 1929

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N9917 is a 1929 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B9-4000 (serial 1103), registered to Plecenik William J in Erwinna, PA. It is one of 2 Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B9-4000 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Plecenik William J
Based in
Erwinna, PA
Serial number
1103
Year built
1929 · 97 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADD9A7 · 53354647 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 29, 1986
Airworthiness date
May 14, 1984
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
1

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2621805

Curtiss Wright TRAVEL AIR B9-4000
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 70 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 99999

Manufacturer: Ama/Expr
Model: UNKNOWN ENG
Type:

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9917
Serial Number: 1103
Year Manufactured: 1929
ACFTREF Code: 2621805
Engine Code: 99999
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53354647
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADD9A7
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Registrant

Plecenik William J
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Po Box 251
Erwinna, PA, 189200251
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 29, 1986
Airworthiness May 14, 1984
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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