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N147DS
LEE THORPE T-18
ACAMPO, CA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1973
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Registrant
DAVIS BRADY
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Jun 28, 1992
Cert Issue Date
Nov 25, 2023
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
95 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Nov 25, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This LEE THORPE T-18 airframe/engine combination has 29 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 34 engine) and 5 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N147DS must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N147DS is one of 1 LEE THORPE T-18 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1973.

⚠️ 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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