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N988JB
BARD JOHN A VANS RV-8A
MOUNT VERNON, WA
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Mfr Year: 2004
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Registrant
BARD JOHN A
Registration Exp
Oct 31, 2027
Airworthiness Date
Aug 27, 2004
Cert Issue Date
Jul 22, 2004
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
Mar 24, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This BARD JOHN A VANS RV-8A airframe/engine combination has 22 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (0 airframe, 26 engine) and 4 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N988JB must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N988JB is one of 1 BARD JOHN A VANS RV-8A aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2004.

⚠️ 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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