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N431RA
DU PONT P BAYARD RUTAN DEFIANT
GARDENA, CA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1990
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Registrant
JIMENEZ RAYMOND C
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Apr 30, 2018
Cert Issue Date
Nov 24, 2022
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
Sep 15, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This DU PONT P BAYARD RUTAN DEFIANT 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 N431RA must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N431RA is one of 1 DU PONT P BAYARD RUTAN DEFIANT aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1990.

⚠️ 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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