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N17040
PORTERFIELD 35-70
GILROY, CA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1976
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Registrant
PRATHER CARL L
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Dec 1, 1993
Cert Issue Date
Nov 28, 2011
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
76 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 1, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PORTERFIELD 35-70 airframe/engine combination has 48 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 58 engine) and 10 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N17040 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N17040 is one of 10 PORTERFIELD 35-70 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1936.

⚠️ 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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