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N8997L
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1B
DECATUR, IL
Valid
Mfr Year: 1974
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Registrant
BALDWIN RODGER D
Registration Exp
Jun 30, 2028
Airworthiness Date
Aug 13, 1974
Cert Issue Date
Jun 16, 2021
Seats
2
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
100 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Apr 2, 2026

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1B 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 N8997L must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N8997L is one of 263 GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP. AA-1B aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1974.

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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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