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N38812
PIPER J3L-65
FAIRFAX, VA
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Registrant
VAN METRE AIR LLC
Registration Exp
Dec 31, 2031
Airworthiness Date
Aug 19, 1982
Cert Issue Date
Dec 9, 2024
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
67 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Dec 9, 2024

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J3L-65 airframe/engine combination has 16 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (18 airframe, 0 engine) and 2 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N38812 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N38812 is one of 214 PIPER J3L-65 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1940.

⚠️ 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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