N4345F - Aerocar Iii Aircraft Registration

AEROCAR III

Aircraft Description

N4345F is a Aerocar III, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Museum of Flight Foundation in Seattle, WA. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A53507 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4345F was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aerocar Mini-IMP was an innovative single-seat homebuilt aircraft that demonstrated affordable composite construction during the 1970s energy crisis era. First flown in the late 1970s, it featured a cantilever high-wing configuration with pusher propeller arrangement and distinctive inverted-V tail. The aircraft measured 24 feet 6 inches in wingspan with an empty weight of 518 pounds, powered by a modified 60-horsepower Volkswagen automotive engine. Designed by renowned aviation innovator Moulton "Molt" Taylor through Aerocar International. AviatorDB tracks 5 Aerocar aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is MIMP.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N4345F. 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
Manufacturer
AEROCAR
Model
III
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION
Address
9404 E MARGINAL WAY S
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98108-4046
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51232407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A53507

Additional Details

Registration
N4345F
Serial Number
1
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00270070

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC