N6478

CURTISS WRIGHT TRAVEL AIR D-4000 · 1928 · Valid Registration

Registered owner: YOUNKIN MATTHEW TRUSTEE, AR (owner ≠ operator)

Operators of this aircraft

Who operated this tail, and how firmly we know it.

No operator established for this aircraft.

Accident & incident history

No NTSB accidents or incidents on file for this aircraft.

Maintenance disclosures

O · 2015-08-29 Matched by certificate designator
ATA 5714

CRACKS FOUND IN UPPER TUBE OF CARRY THRU ASSEMBLY, PN 391-030-401-30, AT LOW POINT OF THE TWO CUT OUTS WHICH ARE MILLED IN THE TUBE TO ALLOW INSTALLATION OF WING ATTACH BOLT. THE MILLING PROCESS LEFT A SHARP EDGE THAT CREATED A STRESS RISER. THIS IS A CRITICAL FACTOR CONTRIBUTING IN HOW THESE CRACKS DEVELOP. WE HAVE SINCE DRESSED THE SHARP EDGES ON OUR OTHER CARRY THRU ASSEMBLIES TO FORM A 1/8" RADIUS POLISHED BULL NOSE PROFILE.

Source: SDR HYTA20150908001 · FAA SDRS