Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · P & W R-2800 SERIES
Registered
1
Year Range
1959–1959
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
0
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- CA 100.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 100.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A in the indexed corpus.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A
No matching airworthiness directives are on file for this make and model in the Federal Register.
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 3 matches in the FAA catalog.
- 3A2 Current Rev 18 · 02/01/1965
Airlift International Inc.
Models: C-46F, C-46A, C-46D, C-46R
- A-789 Current Rev 19 · 09/23/1960
L. B. Smith Aircraft Corporation
Models: C-46D, C-46F, C-46A
- A-772 Current Rev 17 · 04/04/1960
Flying Tiger Line Inc.
Models: C-46E, C-46F, C-46A, C-46D
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A
8 STCs on file — every FAA-approved modification, alteration, or installation for this aircraft. STOL kits, avionics, fuel systems, floats, engine swaps, you name it.
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05/17/2024
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Remove original cloth covering and install Ceconite covering
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc.
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09/09/2022
STC SA4503NM (PAGE 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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09/30/2011
STC SA249CE
Install supplementary lighting system using Model B or Model F Wing Tip Lights, Model C or Model K Tail Light. Optionally, two Model 2 fuselage lights may also be used with Model …
BF Goodrich Aerospace
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02/25/2011
STC SA4503NM (Page 1)
Install Ceconite covering material.
Ceconite Division of Poly-Fiber Inc
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06/26/2009
STC SA01734SE (PG 1)
Application of Stewart Systems synthetic fabric covering system to aircraft fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, control surfaces and related parts.
Stewart Thomas D. and Stewart Dan R.
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11/10/2003
STC SA8075SW (PAGE 1)
Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER)
Razorback Fabrics Inc
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03/10/1959
STC SA4-33
Modification to provide eligibility for airworthiness certification under SR-406A
Flying Tiger Line Inc
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03/28/1958
STC SA2-422
Modification to provide eligibility for airworthiness certification in the transport category under SR-406C.
Aircraft engineering Foundation Inc
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A
15 parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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SMR517-8-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID123054956720241025210123.0001##
Pneumatic De-icer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 11-517-8-2
PMA holder → -
SMR517-10-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140324051920241025210124.0001##
Pneumatic De-icer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 11-517-10-1
PMA holder → -
SMR517-8-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID134319771920241025210122.0001##
Pneumatic De-icer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 11-517-8-1
PMA holder → -
SMR517-9-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID114704895520241025210123.0001##
Pneumatic De-icer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 11-517-9-1
PMA holder → -
SMR517-11-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID199386830620241025210124.0001##
Pneumatic De-icer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 11-517-11-1
PMA holder → -
SMR517-9-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID140888857620241025210123.0001##
Pneumatic De-icer
B/E Aerospace Inc, DBA, SMR Technologies Inc replaces 11-517-9-2
PMA holder → -
AC-P2642719#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID172336037920220922143033.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2630381, 364395, 399307
PMA holder → -
AC-2542369#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID173481944620220922143018.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly, Carburetor Front
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2542369, 399309
PMA holder → -
AC- P2642716#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID109088254420220922143026.0001##
Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 366999, 396719
PMA holder → -
AC-P366364#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID162705513520220922143005.0001##
Assembly, Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 366394
PMA holder → -
AC-P394956#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195728537020220922143011.0001##
Diaphragm, Poppet Valve
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 394956
PMA holder → -
AC-P2642722#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID135346119620220922143013.0001##
Diaphragm, Balance
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2642722, 365843, 394354
PMA holder → -
AC-P2689776#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID197824480320220922143036.0001##
Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2630374, 2689776, 399177
PMA holder → -
AC- P2689771#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID137989815520220922143023.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly, Carburetor Front
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2689771, 399311
PMA holder → -
AC-P2689777#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID111631993420220922143003.0001##
Assembly, Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2630375, 399176
PMA holder →
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for CURTISS WRIGHT C-46A
Advisory Circulars
No ACs explicitly mention this type. Showing universal operating-rule ACs that apply to all aircraft.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 1 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N74173 | CA | 1959 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
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We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →