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N68490
PIPER J5C
SANTA MARIA, CA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1943
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Registrant
CHERSKY BRIAN
Registration Exp
Jun 30, 2030
Airworthiness Date
Oct 20, 1997
Cert Issue Date
Jun 12, 2023
Seats
3
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
77 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jun 12, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER J5C airframe/engine combination has 14 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (9 airframe, 9 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N68490 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N68490 is one of 22 PIPER J5C aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1943.

⚠️ 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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