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N56EK
PIPER PA-28-181
MICHELSTADT
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Registrant
QUAILAIR LLC TRUSTEE
Registration Exp
Feb 28, 2033
Airworthiness Date
Mar 31, 2010
Cert Issue Date
Feb 11, 2026
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
105 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Feb 23, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-28-181 airframe/engine combination has 33 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (24 airframe, 17 engine) and 8 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N56EK must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N56EK is one of 3,058 PIPER PA-28-181 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1981.

⚠️ 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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