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N542RT
MICHAEL S VERKAIK VANS RV-8
OAKDALE, CA
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Mfr Year: 2022
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Registrant
VERKAIK MICHAEL S
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Jun 15, 2022
Cert Issue Date
Mar 1, 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
Jul 22, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This MICHAEL S VERKAIK VANS RV-8 airframe/engine combination has 22 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 26 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N542RT must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N542RT is one of 1 MICHAEL S VERKAIK VANS RV-8 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2022.

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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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