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N557XW
HAYNES JOEL R VANS RV-7A
SHELTON, WA
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Mfr Year: 2006
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Registrant
GIESECKE STEPHEN A
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Jun 27, 2006
Cert Issue Date
Nov 19, 2019
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
May 1, 2025

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This HAYNES JOEL R VANS RV-7A airframe/engine combination has 19 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 23 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N557XW must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N557XW is one of 1 HAYNES JOEL R VANS RV-7A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2006.

⚠️ 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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