N511N - 1929 Curtiss Wright Robin J-1 Aircraft Registration

1929 CURTISS WRIGHT ROBIN J-1

Aircraft Description

N511N is a 1929 Curtiss Wright ROBIN J-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Western Antique Aerophane & Automobile Museum in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Wright 540 engine producing 175 horsepower, N511N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66652 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N511N was last updated on May 25, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Curtiss Model 50 Robin was America's first mass-produced three-seat cabin monoplane, revolutionizing general aviation by bringing enclosed cockpit comfort to civilian flying. First flown in spring 1928, it was a high-wing monoplane powered by various engines from 90 to 185 horsepower, seating a pilot plus two passengers in side-by-side configuration. With a wingspan of 41 feet and capable of 785-mile range, over 750 Robins were manufactured by Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Corporation between 1928 and 1930. AviatorDB tracks 229 Curtiss Wright aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is CRBN.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N511N. 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
1929
Manufacturer
CURTISS WRIGHT
Model
ROBIN J-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 29, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WESTERN ANTIQUE AEROPHANE & AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Address
1600 AIR MUSEUM RD
City
HOOD RIVER
State / Zip Code
Oregon97031-9800
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
WRIGHT
Engine Model
540
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51463122
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66652

Additional Details

Registration
N511N
Serial Number
705
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00271325

Data Source

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

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