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N685SM
AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB
ROCHESTER, MN
Valid
Mfr Year: 2025
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Registrant
KENDRICK MICHAEL L
Registration Exp
Feb 28, 2033
Airworthiness Date
Dec 16, 2025
Cert Issue Date
Feb 1, 2026
Seats
1
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Feb 1, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB airframe/engine combination has 31 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (21 airframe, 23 engine) and 13 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N685SM must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N685SM is one of 468 AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2004.

⚠️ 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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