N781M - 1929 Curtiss Wright Robin C-1 Aircraft Registration

1929 CURTISS WRIGHT ROBIN C-1

Aircraft Description

N781M is a 1929 Curtiss Wright ROBIN C-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buerk Christian E in West Ossipee, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 20, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on August 8, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N781M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9550 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N781M was last updated on August 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 N781M. 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 C-1
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
79 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 20, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 8, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
BUERK CHRISTIAN E
Address
PO BOX 201
City
WEST OSSIPEE
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03890-0201
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
52512520
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9550

Additional Details

Registration
N781M
Serial Number
682
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00494860

Data Source

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

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