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N217BW
WATERS JAMES W VANS RV-8
EAST LIVERPOOL, OH
Valid
Mfr Year: 2005
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Registrant
AUER WILLIAM E
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Nov 12, 2010
Cert Issue Date
Jan 20, 2022
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
Jul 7, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This WATERS JAMES W VANS RV-8 airframe/engine combination has 22 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 30 engine) and 8 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N217BW must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N217BW is one of 1 WATERS JAMES W VANS RV-8 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2005.

⚠️ 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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