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N1981J
JAMES F WILSON JR VANS RV-8
WILLIAMSTOWN, KY
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Mfr Year: 2011
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Registrant
WILSON JAMES F JR
Registration Exp
Jul 31, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Oct 13, 2011
Cert Issue Date
Jul 19, 2011
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
Mar 4, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This JAMES F WILSON JR VANS RV-8 airframe/engine combination has 0 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N1981J must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N1981J is one of 1 JAMES F WILSON JR VANS RV-8 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2011.

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