N551JV - 1944 North American/aero Classics P-51D Aircraft Registration

P51

1944 NORTH AMERICAN/AERO CLASSICS P-51D

Aircraft Description

N551JV is a 1944 North American/aero Classics P-51D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Somers Charles Michael in Hillsboro, OR. This aircraft holds a limited airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Rolls-royc V-1650-7 engine producing 1180 horsepower, N551JV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A703FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N551JV was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

North American/aero Classics is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 69 North American/aero Classics aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the P-51D model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N551JV. 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
1944
Manufacturer
NORTH AMERICAN/AERO CLASSICS
Model
P-51D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P51P-51 Mustang
Cruise Speed
277 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 9, 2010
Classification
Limited Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SOMERS CHARLES MICHAEL
Address
3845 NE 30TH AVE
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97124-4700
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
ROLLS-ROYC
Engine Model
V-1650-7
Horsepower
1180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51601776
Mode S Code (Hex)
A703FE

Additional Details

Registration
N551JV
Serial Number
4473343N
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00673275

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 17:40:47)
Airport
Latitude
38.691055
Longitude
-121.400896

Data Source

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

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