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N5278W
PIPER PA-28-160
FOLSOM, CA
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Mfr Year: 1962
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Registrant
JOHNS TYLER B
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Jan 29, 1962
Cert Issue Date
Aug 30, 2007
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
107 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 28, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-28-160 airframe/engine combination has 61 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (35 airframe, 34 engine) and 8 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N5278W must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5278W is one of 279 PIPER PA-28-160 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1962.

⚠️ 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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