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N253B
COLONIAL C-1
BRANT LAKE, NY
Valid
Mfr Year: 1957
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Registrant
LEWIS DONALD L
Registration Exp
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Feb 1, 1957
Cert Issue Date
Oct 12, 1973
Seats
3
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
84 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
May 26, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This COLONIAL C-1 airframe/engine combination has 29 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 34 engine) and 5 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N253B must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N253B is one of 8 COLONIAL C-1 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1957.

⚠️ 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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