N2AD - 1947 Douglas/wood Douglas W AD-1 Aircraft Registration

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1947 DOUGLAS/WOOD DOUGLAS W AD-1

Aircraft Description

N2AD is a 1947 Douglas/wood Douglas W AD-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vintage Combat Aircraft LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 1, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Wright R3350-32WA engine producing 2900 horsepower, N2AD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18D55 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2AD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.2379, -83.5304 on June 20, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2AD was last updated on October 31, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Elmwood CA-05 Christavia Mk1 is a homebuilt two-seat tandem aircraft designed for amateur construction rather than commercial production. First flown on October 3, 1981, it features a high-wing configuration with traditional steel tube fuselage and fabric-covered wooden wings, typically powered by Continental O-200 engines. The aircraft measures over 64 feet in overall length and was developed by Ron Sands of Elmwood Aviation originally as a missionary aircraft, though it found its primary application among homebuilders. AviatorDB tracks 1 Douglas/wood Douglas W aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CHR1.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2AD. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
DOUGLAS/WOOD DOUGLAS W
Model
AD-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
A1A-1 Skyraider
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
12,500–19,999 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 1, 2009
Classification
Experimental 3 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
VINTAGE COMBAT AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1247
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
R3350-32WA
Horsepower
2900 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50306525
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18D55

Additional Details

Registration
N2AD
Serial Number
09257
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 31, 2024
Last Update Date
October 31, 2024
Unique ID
00940812

Last Known Position

Date
June 20, 2025 (UTC 14:26:24)
Airport
Latitude
42.2379
Longitude
-83.530403

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC