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N56478
CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT-13A
DALLAS, TX
Valid
Mfr Year: 1941
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Registrant
AMERICAN AIRPOWER HERITAGE FLYING MUSEUM
Registration Exp
Jan 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Apr 17, 1980
Cert Issue Date
Nov 8, 2000
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
108 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jul 7, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT-13A airframe/engine combination has 5 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (5 airframe, 0 engine) and 0 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N56478 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N56478 is one of 97 CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT-13A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1942.

⚠️ 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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