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N5ZD
VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E
WILMINGTON, DE
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Registrant
BURNS CRAFT LLC
Registration Exp
Dec 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Dec 23, 1985
Cert Issue Date
Dec 23, 2013
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Glider
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Mar 30, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E 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 N5ZD must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5ZD is one of 22 VALENTIN GMBH TAIFUN 17E aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1984.

⚠️ 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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