N917K - 1951 Curtiss Wright Robin C-1 Aircraft Registration

1951 CURTISS WRIGHT ROBIN C-1

Aircraft Description

N917K is a 1951 Curtiss Wright ROBIN C-1, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lewis Paul A in Spring, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1951. The registration certificate was issued on June 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG engine, N917K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACB18D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N917K was last updated on May 19, 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 N917K. 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
1951
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
August 6, 1951
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LEWIS PAUL A
Address
8400 THORA LN
City
SPRING
State / Zip Code
Texas77379-3488
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
AMA/EXPR
Engine Model
UNKNOWN ENG
Mode S Code (Oct)
53130615
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACB18D

Additional Details

Registration
N917K
Serial Number
574
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352808

Data Source

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

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