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N8965D
PIPER PA-22-160
FOREST, VA
Valid
Mfr Year: 1958
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Registrant
BALLARD REGINALD B
Registration Exp
Oct 31, 2030
Airworthiness Date
May 28, 1958
Cert Issue Date
Oct 25, 2023
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
94 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Oct 25, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This PIPER PA-22-160 airframe/engine combination has 45 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (18 airframe, 34 engine) and 7 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N8965D must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N8965D is one of 532 PIPER PA-22-160 aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1958.

⚠️ 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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