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N440WQ
VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E
RUTHER GLEN, VA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1986
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Registrant
WAGENKNECHT HAROLD H
Registration Exp
Jul 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Jun 29, 2015
Cert Issue Date
Jul 31, 2018
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Glider
Fractional
No
Last Activity
May 26, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E airframe/engine combination has 5 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (5 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N440WQ must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N440WQ is one of 22 VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1984.

⚠️ 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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