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N196DJ
JACOBS DONALD RV6-A
ELKHART, TX
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Registrant
CHAFFIN JAMES
Registration Exp
Dec 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Oct 20, 1996
Cert Issue Date
Dec 17, 2023
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
Dec 17, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This JACOBS DONALD RV6-A 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 N196DJ must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N196DJ is one of 2 JACOBS DONALD RV6-A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2003.

⚠️ 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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