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N5538H
PIPER PA-11S
SCRANTON, ND
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Mfr Year: 1949
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Registrant
DILSE TED D
Registration Exp
Aug 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Mar 8, 1957
Cert Issue Date
Oct 10, 2001
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
67 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jun 3, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-11S airframe/engine combination has 7 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (10 airframe, 0 engine) and 3 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N5538H must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5538H is one of 5 PIPER PA-11S aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1948.

⚠️ 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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