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N87LA
BITTNER JOHN LEWIS LANCAIR 235
SANGER, CA
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Mfr Year: 1989
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Registrant
ADAMS KIRK
Registration Exp
May 31, 2032
Airworthiness Date
Aug 25, 1989
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2025
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
May 20, 2025

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This BITTNER JOHN LEWIS LANCAIR 235 airframe/engine combination has 14 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 16 engine) and 2 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N87LA must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N87LA is one of 1 BITTNER JOHN LEWIS LANCAIR 235 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1989.

⚠️ 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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