Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4000 | Fixed wing single engine | 26 | 26 | 1926-1929 |
| D-4000 | Fixed wing single engine | 11 | 11 | 1929-1930 |
| E-4000 | Fixed wing single engine | 11 | 10 | 1928-1929 |
| 12-W | Fixed wing single engine | 5 | 5 | 1931-1931 |
| 4-D | Fixed wing single engine | 4 | 4 | 1930-1930 |
| D-4-D | Fixed wing single engine | 4 | 4 | 1929-1930 |
| B-4000 | Fixed wing single engine | 4 | 4 | 1929-1929 |
| 16-E | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1932-1936 |
| 3000 | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | ?-? |
| L-4000 | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1929-1931 |
| S-6000-B | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 1929-1929 |
| 9000 | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | ?-? |
| 16-K | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1931-1931 |
| C-4000 | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1929-1929 |
| R | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1971-1971 |
| 6-B | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1929-1929 |
| 10-D | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1929-1929 |
| SA-6000-A | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1929-1929 |
Travel Air aircraft in the FAA registry
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "TRAVEL AIR". As of October 16, 2026, the registry contains 87 entries for this manufacturer. These represent 18 distinct models. There are 86 valid registrations. All registered aircraft are fixed-wing, single-engine planes powered by reciprocating engines. Most were built between 1926 and 1971. Half of the fleet was built in 1929 or earlier.
The Travel Air Manufacturing Company was established in Wichita, Kansas, in January 1925 by Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech, and Lloyd Stearman. It became the largest-volume aircraft manufacturer in the United States in 1928. The company produced the Travel Air Mystery Ship racer and early small airliners. Production ceased in the Great Depression, but Walter Beech resumed manufacturing in Wichita in 1932 as the Beech Aircraft Corporation.
Top Registered Models
The 4000 is the most common model with 26 registered aircraft. It has three seats and was built from 1926 to 1929. The D-4000 and E-4000 each have 11 registrations. The E-4000 was built from 1928 to 1929. Other notable models include the 12-W with five registrations, and the 4-D and D-4-D with four registrations each. These models typically seat two or three passengers.
Airworthiness and Location
The fleet consists of 49 standard class aircraft. There are seven restricted class and two experimental class registrations. California holds the most registrations with 24 aircraft. Oregon has seven, and Virginia has six.
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) document these designs. TCDS T00013WI, held by Textron Aviation Inc., covers the 4000 model. TCDS ATC 305, held by Stearman Aircraft Company, covers the 4-D model. Each registered aircraft has a specific N-number record.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Travel Air.