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N173
ENSTROM F-28A
GROSSE ILE, MI
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Mfr Year: 1974
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Registrant
SHAFER ROBERT T
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Jun 12, 1974
Cert Issue Date
Jan 30, 2023
Seats
3
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
75 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jan 30, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This ENSTROM F-28A airframe/engine combination has 25 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (30 airframe, 0 engine) and 5 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N173 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N173 is one of 47 ENSTROM F-28A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1973.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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External Research Links

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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