NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Model Guide
NORTH AMERICAN P-51D · Model Guide
Overview
The NORTH AMERICAN P-51D is a single-seat, single-engine piston aircraft from North American. The registry lists it in a family that includes the P-51C and P-51K. That family reaches up to 250 kt cruise, 700 nm range and a 46000 ft ceiling. The supplied data has no variant-specific specs, so a buyer's checks should focus on the flight control system inspections in the service bulletin.
- Family-level registry maxima (not P-51D figures): up to 250 kt cruise, 700 nm range, 46000 ft ceiling, 1 occupant.
- Service Bulletin P51-001 warns that failure to comply could cause loss of control. It applies to the P-51D.
- The bulletin's repeat inspection is every 100 hours of operation or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
- Check for aircraft assembled from spare parts. Mixed parts make serial-number compliance with the technical orders questionable.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
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Document details
- Type ·
- Model Guide
- Year ·
- 2026
- File size ·
- 46 KB
- Copy found at ·
- sprinkle.com
How many people does the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D carry?
The registry lists up to 1 passenger for the P-51 family that includes the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D. The supplied documents give no seating detail for this variant.
How fast and far does it go?
For the family that includes the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D, the registry shows up to 250 kt cruise, 700 nm range and a 46000 ft service ceiling. These are family maxima, not confirmed P-51D figures.
What is the key maintenance item for the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D?
Service Bulletin P51-001 covers flight control inspection, including trim tabs, spline nuts and control hardware. It is due every 100 hours of operation or 12 months, whichever occurs first.
Is the bulletin mandatory for the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D?
It is titled a Mandatory Service Bulletin and covers the P-51D under LTC-11. It also recommends compliance for all P-51 and TF-51 aircraft, including those with an experimental airworthiness certificate.
What is the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Model Guide?
The NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Model Guide is a model guide for the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D, dated 2026.
What year was the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Model Guide published?
The NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Model Guide — the NORTH AMERICAN P-51D model guide on file — is dated 2026.
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- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Trim tab and hardware inspection
Service Bulletin P51-001 followed an elevator trim tab failure and loss of control on a P-51. Contributing factors were worn fiber lock spline nuts at the trim tab hinge fittings and non-structural screws. Some aircraft still had original spline nuts more than 60 years old. Inspect phenolic trim tabs for deterioration or delamination.
Limits and checks in the bulletin
Replace self-locking nuts if a screw can be removed by hand or with under 3 inch-pounds of drag. Trim tab free play must not exceed 3/32-inch. The elevator inertia weight should weigh 20.75 +/- .5 lbs and be unmodified. Check that the airspeed gauge is marked in MPH, and that the dorsal fin and reverse rudder boost tab (TO 01-60-JE-8) are installed.
Paperwork and certification
Cal Pacific Airmotive holds Limited Type Certificate LTC-11 for the P-51B, C, D, K, F-51D and F-51K. It recommends the bulletin for all P-51 and TF-51 aircraft, including experimental ones. Modifications require FSDO approval. Supplement No. 1 corrects the aileron trim tab screw to the NAS221 series, 10-32 thread.
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Safety notes
- Worn or non-structural hardware at the trim tab hinges has caused a loss of control. Inspect all three hinge fittings on each elevator, aileron and rudder trim tab.
- The elevator inertia weight prevents reversal of stick forces in maneuvers. Confirm it is installed and unmodified.
- Report defects found during these inspections on FAA form 8010-4 to your FSDO.
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Full document text
NORTH AMERICAN P-51D Model Guide The NORTH AMERICAN P-51D is a single-seat, single-engine piston aircraft from North American. The registry lists it in a family that includes the P-51C and P-51K. That family reaches up to 250 kt cruise, 700 nm range and a 46000 ft ceiling. The supplied data has no variant-specific specs, so a buyer's checks should focus on the flight control system inspections in the service bulletin. • Family-level registry maxima (not P-51D figures): up to 250 kt cruise, 700 nm range, 46000 ft ceiling, 1 occupant. • Service Bulletin P51-001 warns that failure to comply could cause loss of control. It applies to the P-51D. • The bulletin's repeat inspection is every 100 hours of operation or 12 months, whichever occurs first. • Check for aircraft assembled from spare parts. Mixed parts make serial-number compliance with the technical orders questionable. Trim tab and hardware inspection Service Bulletin P51-001 followed an elevator trim tab failure and loss of control on a P-51. Contributing factors were worn fiber lock spline nuts at the trim tab hinge fittings and non-structural screws. Some aircraft still had original spline nuts more than 60 years old. Inspect phenolic trim tabs for deterioration or delamination. Limits and checks in the bulletin Replace self-locking nuts if a screw can be removed by hand or with under 3 inch-pounds of drag. Trim tab free play must not exceed 3/32-inch. The elevator inertia weight should weigh 20.75 +/- .5 lbs and be unmodified. Check that the airspeed gauge is marked in MPH, and that the dorsal fin and reverse rudder boost tab (TO 01-60-JE-8) are installed. Paperwork and certification Cal Pacific Airmotive holds Limited Type Certificate LTC-11 for the P-51B, C, D, K, F-51D and F-51K. It recommends the bulletin for all P-51 and TF-51 aircraft, including experimental ones. Modifications require FSDO approval. Supplement No. 1 corrects the aileron trim tab screw to the NAS221 series, 10-32 thread. Safety notes: • Worn or non-structural hardware at the trim tab hinges has caused a loss of control. Inspect all three hinge fittings on each elevator, aileron and rudder trim tab. • The elevator inertia weight prevents reversal of stick forces in maneuvers. Confirm it is installed and unmodified. • Report defects found during these inspections on FAA form 8010-4 to your FSDO.