N988J is a 1942 Lockheed P-38J (fixed wing multi engine) with serial number 42-103988, registered in Tacoma, WA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Dec 31, 2031; the renewal window opens on Jun 30, 2031. It is powered by an Allison V1710 SERIES rated at 1500 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (exhibition), issued Mar 31, 2025. It is one of 2 P-38J aircraft in the FAA registry, 1 of them registered in Washington.
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Registration expiresDec 31, 2031
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Dec 31, 2031
- Registrant type
- Corporation
- Registered owner
- WARTIME HISTORY MUSEUM INC
- Location
- Tacoma, WA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Seattle FSDO (SEA FSDO) · (206) 231-3828 or (800) 354-1940
- Certificate issued
- Dec 11, 2024
- Last FAA action
- Dec 11, 2024
- Mode S code (hex)
- ADC9A4
- Mode S code (octal)
- 53344644
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- LOCKHEED
- Model
- P-38J
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- LTC-10 (Lockheed Aircraft Corporation)
- Year manufactured
- 1942
- Serial number
- 42-103988
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type
- Turbo-shaft
- Engine
- ALLISON V1710 SERIES (1500 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 2 / 1
- Weight class
- 12,500 - 19,999 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Mar 31, 2025
- Approved operations
- Exhibition
Public airports near Tacoma
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma Narrows Tacoma, WA | KTIW | 6 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| American Lake Lakewood, WA | W37 | 9 mi | Non-towered | - |
| Auburn Municipal Auburn, WA | S50 | 12 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.