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N8973R
CHAMPION 7EC
RUSSELLVILLE, KY
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Mfr Year: 1960
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Registrant
DILLIHA STEVE G
Registration Exp
Nov 30, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Jun 29, 1960
Cert Issue Date
Nov 20, 2021
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
90 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Jun 23, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CHAMPION 7EC airframe/engine combination has 26 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (28 airframe, 0 engine) and 2 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N8973R must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N8973R is one of 166 CHAMPION 7EC aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1956.

⚠️ 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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