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N601RB
SMITH AEROSTAR 601
RIDGECREST, CA
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Mfr Year: 1969
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Registrant
BANDY ROBERT W
Registration Exp
May 31, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Nov 13, 1969
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2014
Seats
6
Engines
2
Cruise Speed
186 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Sep 4, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This SMITH AEROSTAR 601 airframe/engine combination has 37 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 56 engine) and 19 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N601RB must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N601RB is one of 36 SMITH AEROSTAR 601 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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