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N40683
PIPER J5A
KIRKSVILLE, MO
Valid
Mfr Year: 1941
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Registrant
HELSETH KEITH A
Registration Exp
Aug 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Mar 9, 1962
Cert Issue Date
Aug 19, 2023
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
Aug 19, 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 N40683 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N40683 is one of 311 PIPER J5A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1941.

⚠️ 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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