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N228KY
CESSNA R172K
MISSOULA, MT
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Mfr Year: 1978
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Registrant
PAPALOTE RANCHES LLC
Registration Exp
Aug 31, 2031
Airworthiness Date
Jul 18, 2025
Cert Issue Date
Aug 16, 2024
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
76 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Oct 24, 2024

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA R172K airframe/engine combination has 45 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (28 airframe, 29 engine) and 12 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N228KY must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N228KY is one of 694 CESSNA R172K aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1977.

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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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