N401XP - 2017 Scaled Composites LLC 401 Aircraft Registration

S401

2017 SCALED COMPOSITES LLC 401

Aircraft Description

N401XP is a 2017 Scaled Composites LLC 401, a single-engine turbo-fan aircraft registered to Scaled Composites LLC in Mojave, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 2, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on April 19, 2017. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a P&w Canada JT15D-5D engine producing 3045 pounds of thrust, N401XP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4B273 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N401XP was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Scaled Composites Model 401, a revolutionary low-cost experimental research aircraft that demonstrated advanced manufacturing techniques and rapid development timelines, first flew on October 11, 2017. This single-seat, low-wing monoplane with distinctive V-tail configuration is powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D-5D turbofan engine producing 3,045 pounds of thrust. Measuring 38 feet in length with a 38-foot wingspan and capable of Mach 0.6 speeds, exactly two aircraft were built by Scaled Composites at Mojave Spaceport for an unnamed customer. AviatorDB tracks 11 Scaled Composites LLC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is S401.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N401XP. 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
2017
Manufacturer
SCALED COMPOSITES LLC
Model
401
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
S401SC.401
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 2, 2025
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 19, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SCALED COMPOSITES LLC
Address
1624 FLIGHT LINE
City
MOJAVE
State / Zip Code
California93501-1663
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Turbo-fan
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W CANADA
Engine Model
JT15D-5D
Thrust
3045 lbs
Mode S Code (Oct)
51131163
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4B273

Additional Details

Registration
N401XP
Serial Number
002
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01249962

Data Source

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

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