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N78DF
FRAZIER DONALD E THORP T-18
BAYTOWN, TX
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Registrant
BURKETT ROBERT S
Registration Exp
Mar 31, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Aug 6, 1981
Cert Issue Date
Mar 11, 2021
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 28, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This FRAZIER DONALD E THORP T-18 airframe/engine combination has 29 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 34 engine) and 5 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N78DF must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N78DF is one of 1 FRAZIER DONALD E THORP T-18 aircraft on the U.S. registry.

⚠️ 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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