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N28161
PIPER J5A
HOLLYWOOD, FL
Valid
Mfr Year: 1940
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Registrant
VAN WAGNER AERIAL MEDIA LLC
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
—
Cert Issue Date
Aug 31, 2004
Seats
3
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
77 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 14, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J5A airframe/engine combination has 6 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (9 airframe, 0 engine) and 3 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N28161 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N28161 is one of 311 PIPER J5A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1941.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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External Research Links

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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Aviation Weather
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FAA Registry (Official)
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