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N5987H
PIPER PA-16
STERLING, AK
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Mfr Year: 1946
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Registrant
FARRELL TOM
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Feb 1, 1956
Cert Issue Date
Nov 8, 2012
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
87 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jun 22, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-16 airframe/engine combination has 23 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (12 airframe, 16 engine) and 5 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N5987H must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5987H is one of 316 PIPER PA-16 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1949.

⚠️ 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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