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N130SP
EARL G PATE VANS RV-4
HICKORY, NC
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Mfr Year: 2018
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Registrant
PATE EARL G
Registration Exp
Jul 31, 2023
Airworthiness Date
Mar 15, 2018
Cert Issue Date
Jul 17, 2017
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Feb 14, 2020

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This EARL G PATE VANS RV-4 airframe/engine combination has 16 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 20 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N130SP must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N130SP is one of 2 EARL G PATE VANS RV-4 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2018.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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