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N8286R
WILLIAM SMITH NORTH STAR
NEWBURGH, IN
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Mfr Year: 1999
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Registrant
HUHNKE JOHN F
Registration Exp
Sep 30, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Oct 19, 2021
Cert Issue Date
Sep 7, 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
Jun 10, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This WILLIAM SMITH NORTH STAR airframe/engine combination has 14 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 18 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N8286R must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N8286R is one of 1 WILLIAM SMITH NORTH STAR aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1999.

⚠️ 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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