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N5280L
AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A
ROCHESTER, MN
Valid
Mfr Year: 2000
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Registrant
NEWKIRK RODNEY A
Registration Exp
Feb 29, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Sep 14, 2000
Cert Issue Date
Feb 12, 2018
Seats
1
Engines
0
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
0
Aircraft Type
Balloon
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 21, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A airframe/engine combination has 2 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (2 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N5280L must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5280L is one of 49 AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S-57A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2000.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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