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N21480
PIPER PA-28-161
CUTLER, ME
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Mfr Year: 1978
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Registrant
PATTERSON ANDREW F
Registration Exp
Aug 31, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Aug 29, 1978
Cert Issue Date
Aug 18, 2011
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
108 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Mar 10, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-28-161 airframe/engine combination has 48 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (23 airframe, 34 engine) and 9 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N21480 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N21480 is one of 1,650 PIPER PA-28-161 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1979.

⚠️ 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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