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N317DS
ALTENHOFEN GREGORY THOMAS RV-4
LONGVIEW, TX
Valid
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Registrant
RUCKER EDWARD A
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1990
Cert Issue Date
Mar 22, 2023
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
Mar 22, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This ALTENHOFEN GREGORY THOMAS RV-4 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 N317DS must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N317DS is one of 1 ALTENHOFEN GREGORY THOMAS RV-4 aircraft on the U.S. registry.

⚠️ 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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