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N5642J
CESSNA 188A
NEEDVILLE, TX
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Mfr Year: 1969
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Registrant
GREATER HOUSTON SOARING ASSOCIATION
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Dec 16, 1969
Cert Issue Date
Jan 30, 2023
Seats
1
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
96 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jan 30, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA 188A airframe/engine combination has 32 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (12 airframe, 29 engine) and 9 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N5642J must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5642J is one of 6 CESSNA 188A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1970.

⚠️ 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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