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N9685E
BELLANCA 17-31A
WAYZATA, MN
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Registrant
SWANSON MICHAEL J
Registration Exp
Sep 30, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Jun 23, 1977
Cert Issue Date
Sep 1, 2022
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
169 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 BELLANCA 17-31A airframe/engine combination has 37 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 52 engine) and 15 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N9685E must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N9685E is one of 79 BELLANCA 17-31A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 1973.

⚠️ 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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