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N72431
CESSNA 140
SANTA CRUZ, CA
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Mfr Year: 1946
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Registrant
KATZMAN SOLOMON J
Registration Exp
Oct 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Apr 5, 1956
Cert Issue Date
Nov 8, 1985
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
105 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jun 16, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA 140 airframe/engine combination has 28 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (29 airframe, 0 engine) and 1 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N72431 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N72431 is one of 1,775 CESSNA 140 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1946.

⚠️ 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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