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N196FS
CESSNA 421C
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1978
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Registrant
TECHNICAL EDUCATION SERVICES INC
Registration Exp
Feb 29, 2028
Airworthiness Date
May 1, 1978
Cert Issue Date
Feb 19, 2021
Seats
8
Engines
2
Cruise Speed
90 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 21, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA 421C airframe/engine combination has 32 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (35 airframe, 0 engine) and 3 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N196FS must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N196FS is one of 566 CESSNA 421C aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1978.

⚠️ 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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