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N72573
PIPER PA-18-135
MEADVILLE, PA
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Mfr Year: 1954
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Registrant
HUNTER TIM W
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2027
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1982
Cert Issue Date
Jul 16, 2003
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
97 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jan 21, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-18-135 airframe/engine combination has 13 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (11 airframe, 5 engine) and 3 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N72573 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N72573 is one of 240 PIPER PA-18-135 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1954.

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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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