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    Airframe Family: Naval Aircraft Factory N3N
    Latest Model:N3N-3
    Last Military Serial:2733 USN
    Construction Number:2733
    Last Civil Registration:N4009A
    Compressed ID:Naval Aircraft Factory N3N-3 sn 273...
    Latest Owner or Location:American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a N3N-3.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 2733.

    To LC. McCurley, Ukiaf CDF with new c/r N45177.

    Operated as fire service #E9.

    Circa 1964


    Photographer: Geoff Goodall
    Notes: McCurley s Aero Agricultures Navy N3N N45177 tanker #9 showing modifications including a more powerful radial engine,wheel spats and enclosed cockpit.

    1 September 1992

    To James E. Barr, Brownsville, CA with new c/r N4009A.

    11 May 1993

    Certificate of airworthiness for N4009A (N3N-3, 2733) issued.

    28 December 2007

    To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX keeping c/r N4009A.

    In the inventory of Commemorative Air Force Airpower Museum, Midland International Airport (MAF), Midland, TX.
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    Based at Commemorative Air Force-High Sierra Squadron, Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV.
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    18 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    18 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    1 January 2011

    Certificate of airworthiness for N4009A (N3N-3, 2733) issued.

    8 April 2013

    To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Midland, TX keeping c/r N4009A.

    11 September 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    11 September 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    11 September 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    24 August 2015

    To American Airpower Heritage Flying Museum, Dallas, TX keeping c/r N4009A.
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    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
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