N78774 is a 1944 Curtiss Wright C-46F (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number 22597, registered in Virginia Beach, VA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Nov 30, 2030; the renewal window opens on May 30, 2030. It is powered by a P & W R-2800 SERIES rated at 2000 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal), issued Aug 12, 1980. It is one of 4 C-46F aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Virginia.
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Registration expiresNov 30, 2030
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Nov 30, 2030
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM
- Location
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Richmond FSDO (RIC FSDO) · (804) 222-7494
- Certificate issued
- Nov 8, 2023
- Last FAA action
- Nov 8, 2023
- Mode S code (hex)
- AAADF1
- Mode S code (octal)
- 52526761
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- CURTISS WRIGHT
- Model
- C-46F
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- 3A2 (Airlift International Inc.), A-772 (Flying Tiger Line Inc.), A-789 (L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation), A-808 (Skyways International Trading and Transport Co.)
- Year manufactured
- 1944
- Serial number
- 22597
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type
- Reciprocating
- Engine
- P & W R-2800 SERIES (2000 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 2 / 65
- Weight class
- 20,000 lb and over
- Airworthiness
- Standard since Aug 12, 1980
- Approved operations
- Normal
Public airports near Virginia Beach
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk International Norfolk, VA | KORF | 12 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Chesapeake Regional Norfolk, VA | KCPK | 18 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Hampton Roads Executive Norfolk, VA | KPVG | 23 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A+ |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1971 | CESSNA 172K | 17257754 | |||
| Dec 6, 1960 | PIPER PA-11 | 11-1552 | CANADA |