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N87553
REPUBLIC RC-3
LEESBURG, FL
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Registrant
WAIS RICHARD J
Registration Exp
Sep 30, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Jul 1, 1992
Cert Issue Date
Feb 12, 2009
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
87 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Sep 2, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This REPUBLIC RC-3 airframe/engine combination has 13 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 14 engine) and 1 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N87553 must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N87553 is one of 144 REPUBLIC RC-3 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1947.

⚠️ 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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