Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
MARTIN 404
Fixed Wing Multi Engine · P & W R-2800 SERIES
Registered
5
Year Range
1952–1964
NTSB Events
3
Airworthiness Directives
43
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered MARTIN 404 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- MO 20.0% 1
- MD 20.0% 1
- PA 20.0% 1
- WY 20.0% 1
- CA 20.0% 1
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1950s 60.0% 3
- 1960s 20.0% 1
- Unknown 20.0% 1
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving MARTIN 404 aircraft
3 event(s) on file. Showing the most recent 3.
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Feb 21, 1972
N259SCOLUMBUS, Mississippi
NTSB Docket → -
Dec 13, 1967
N450AOAKLAND, California
NTSB Docket → -
Jun 17, 1963
N145SBATON ROUGE, Louisiana
NTSB Docket →
02c / Academic Research
Scholarly work mentioning MARTIN 404
Papers and reports across NASA, NTSB, FAA CAMI, AOPA ASI, Embry-Riddle, arXiv, and the broader academic graph that mention this airframe. Title or keyword match — drill into each for full abstract + author list + PDF link.
- NASA NTRS 2019 · Contractor Report (CR)
Aircraft Engine Sump Fire Mitigation
An investigation was performed of the conditions in which fires can result and be controlled within the bearing sump simulating that of a gas turbine engine; Esso 4040 Turbo Oil, Mobil Jet 2, and Mons…
- Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons 2016 · Journal article (IJAAA)
A cross-sectional investigation of the relationships education, certification, and experience have with knowledge, skills, and abilities among aviation professionals
The aviation industry is a complex system with many different segments and as such, makes hiring the right person a complicated endeavor.
Browse the full corpus — academia portal ↗
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to MARTIN 404
43 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 18 more in the Federal Register.
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Jan 9, 2024
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G, and 382J airplanes; and Model C-130A, HP- C-130A, EC-130Q, 282-44A-05 (C-130B), C-130B, and C-130H airplanes. This AD was prompted by the determination that…
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Nov 21, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 96-12-20, which applied to certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 96-12-20 required visual inspections to detect loose, missing, or deformed fasteners in the upper truss mounts of ce…
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Jun 26, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G, and 382J airplanes; and Model C-130A, HP- C-130A, EC-130Q, 282-44A-05 (C-130B), C-130B, and C-130H airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report indicating a q…
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May 16, 2023
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2019-18- 09, which applied to all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes; and Model C-130A, HP-C-130A, EC-130Q, C-130B, and C-130H airplanes. AD 2019-18-09 required a visual inspection of the ce…
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May 14, 2021
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes, type certificated in any category; and Model C-130A, C-130B, C-130BL, C-130E, C-130H, C-130H-30, C-130J, C-130J-30, EC-130Q, HC-130H, KC-130H,…
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Jun 3, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Piper Aircraft, Inc. Airplanes
The FAA is revising an earlier proposal for certain Piper Aircraft, Inc. (Piper) Models PA-28-140, PA-28-150, PA-28-151, PA-28- 160, PA-28-161, PA-28-180, PA-28-181, PA-28-235, PA-28R-180, PA-28R- 200, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA-32-260, and PA-32-300 airplanes. The notice of proposed rulema…
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Jan 24, 2020
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes, type certificated in any category; and Model C-130A, C-130B, C-130BL, C-130E, C-130H, C-130H-30, C-130J, C-130J-30, EC-130Q, HC-130H, KC-130H,…
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Sep 26, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes; and Model C-130A, HP-C-130A, EC-130Q, and C-130B airplanes. This AD requires a visual inspection of the center wing upper and lower rainbow fit…
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Jul 31, 2019
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, 382G, C-130A, C-130B, C-130BL, C130E, C- 130H, C 130H 30, C130J, C130J-30, EC130Q, HC130H, KC 130H, NC-130B, NC130, and WC-130H airplanes. This proposed AD w…
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May 23, 2018
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188A and 188C airplanes; and Model P3A, P-3A, and P3B airplanes type certificated under various other type certificate holders. Certain variants of Model 188A and 188C airplanes are known as…
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Jan 13, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; Agusta S.p.A. Helicopters
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Agusta S.p.A. (Agusta) Model AB139 and AW139 helicopters. This AD requires inspecting each full ice protection system tail rotor slip ring (slip ring) for chatter marks, witness marks, or scoring, and determining the depth of each mounting hole. Based on the findi…
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Nov 20, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-04 for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 2011-09-04 required repetitive inspections for damage to the lower surface of the center wing box (CWB), and corrective actions if neces…
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Nov 5, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the circumferential fuselage splice at fuselage-station (FS) 695 is subjec…
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Oct 9, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating the left and right lower surface panels of the wings are subject to widespread fati…
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Oct 2, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188 series airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper and lower wing skin planks at the attachment of the main landing…
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Sep 2, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. This AD requires replacing the center wing box (CWB) and certain outer wings. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (…
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Jun 9, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 95-26-11 for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011 series airplanes. AD 95-26-11 required repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the fittings that attach the aft pressure bulkhead to the fuselage stringers, repetitive insp…
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Jun 5, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating the left and right lower surface panels of the wings are subject to wi…
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May 28, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that a certain circumferential fuselage splice is subject to wides…
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Apr 9, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2011-09-03 for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. AD 2011-09-03 required repetitive eddy current inspections to detect cracks in the center wing upper and lower rainbow fittings, and correc…
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Mar 24, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 188 series airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper and lower wing skin planks at the attachment of the…
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Mar 20, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. This AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper and lower rainbow fittings on the outer win…
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Dec 1, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the outer wings are subject to widespread fa…
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Nov 17, 2014
Airworthiness Directives Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) that proposed to supersede AD 95-26-11, for all Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model L-1011 series airplanes. AD 95-26-11 currently requires repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the fittings that attach the aft pr…
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Oct 16, 2014
Airworthiness Directives; Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Lockheed Martin Corporation/Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Model 382, 382B, 382E, 382F, and 382G airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by an evaluation by the design approval holder (DAH) indicating that the upper and lower rainbow fittings on…
04 / Type Certificate Data Sheets
FAA TCDS for MARTIN 404
The TCDS is the legal certification document — weight limits, performance, equipment, AD compliance times, operating limitations. 1 match in the FAA catalog.
- 1A7 Current Rev 10 · 06/01/1978
Martin-Marietta Corporation
Models: 404
06 / Supplemental Type Certificates
Modifications approved for MARTIN 404
98 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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09/01/2022
STC SA01967WI (2 OF3)
Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas
General Aviation Modifications Inc.
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03/07/2014
STC SA3-403
Installation of Bendix RDR-1 weather radar system, radome and relocation of airspeed pitot.
Sabreliner Aviation LLC
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03/07/2014
STC SA3-418
Installation of cockpit and general cabin arrangement and furnishings.
Sabreliner Aviation LLC
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03/07/2014
STC SA3-405
Installation of APU.
Sabreliner Aviation LLC
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03/07/2014
STC SA3-404
Installation of Sperry SP20 autopilot.
Sabreliner Aviation LLC
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03/07/2014
STC SA3-402
Floor modification, swivel seat installation and divan seat belt installation
Sabreliner Aviation LLC
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09/30/2011
STC SA107CE
Installation of Hoskins Supplemental Model A high intensity wing tip lights, model C or K tail lights, with or without models 1 or 2 high intensity fuselage lights.
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 2)
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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02/22/2007
STC SA2557NM (1 OF 2)
Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system.
K S Avionics Inc
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11/09/2003
STC SA8075SW (PAGE 2)
Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER)
Razorback Fabrics Inc
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03/31/1997
STC SA8075SW (PAGE 1)
Installation of fiberglass covering. (M-62 SERIES PT-19) (G-73 SCHWEIZER)
Razorback Fabrics Inc
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01/24/1997
STC SA00228NY
Installation of Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing Ltd Ice Damage Prevention Plates.
Sky Harbour Aircraft Refinishing
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10/18/1996
STC SA157NE
Installation of Graphic Engine Monitor System Model GEM-602 S/N 403 and GEM-603 S/N001126and subsequent.
Insight Instrument Corp
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09/10/1996
STC SA2-952
Installation of fiberglass covering.
Razorback Fabrics Inc
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01/31/1996
STC SA107CE
Installation of Hoskins Supplemental Model A high intensity wing tip lights, model C or K tail lights, with or without models 1 or 2 high intensity fuselage lights.
BF Goodrich Aerospace
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01/12/1995
STC SA2557NM
Installation of KS Avionics EGT/CHT-2( ) combined exhaust gas and cylinder head temperature monitoring system.
K S Avionics Inc
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04/26/1991
STC SA4-953
Outer wings modified for installation of integral type fuel tanks.
Rogerson ATS
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12/05/1986
STC SA3554NM
Replace passenger interior with class E cargo interior.
Monarch Aircraft Inc
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11/14/1986
STC SA4-1042
Passenger seating capacity increased to 44.
Northwest Airlines, Inc
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11/14/1986
STC SA1122WE
Installation of wing flap actuated landing gear aural warning system.
Northwest Airlines, Inc
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11/14/1986
STC SA1428WE
Installation of cargo interior.
Northwest Airlines, Inc
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09/16/1986
STC SA4-525
Installation of VIP P/N 106-1J engine mount core.
Vibration Isolation Products Corp
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06/12/1984
STC SA1418SO
Replacement of rotor vanes in Airborne 211CC and 212CW vacuum pumps. (See limitations)
Aircraft Products Supply Co Inc
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08/19/1983
STC SA1351WE (PG 1)
Replace existing fabric on wings, fuselage, empennage, and/or control surfaces, with Ceconite101 material. (262A Series -12)
Ceconite Inc
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06/30/1983
STC SA3-402
Floor modification, swivel seat installation.
Sabreliner Corp
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06/30/1983
STC SA3-418
Installation of cockpit and general cabin arrangement and furnishings.
Sabreliner Corp
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06/30/1983
STC SA3-405
Installation of APU.
Sabreliner Corp
+ 68 more STCs on file
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for MARTIN 404
8 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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AC- P2642716#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID116365124320220922143027.0001##
Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 366999, 396719
PMA holder → -
AC-P2642722#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID122727819620220922143013.0001##
Diaphragm, Balance
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2642722, 365843, 394354
PMA holder → -
AC-P2689776#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID167188950120220922143037.0001##
Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2630374, 2689776, 399177
PMA holder → -
AC-P366364#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID196423748220220922143006.0001##
Assembly, Diaphragm
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 366394
PMA holder → -
AC-P394956#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156604494520220922143009.0001##
Diaphragm, Poppet Valve
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 394956
PMA holder → -
AC-2542369#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID164857874920220922143020.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly, Carburetor Front
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2542369, 399309
PMA holder → -
AC- P2689771#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID104516751620220922143024.0001##
Diaphragm Assembly, Carburetor Front
Airmotive Components LLC North Fabrication Shop replaces 2689771, 399311
PMA holder → -
AC-P2689777#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195055945020220922143000.0001##
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 MARTIN 404
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 5 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.
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
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →