Single-engine piston

N1181Y

1952 Piper PA-18-135

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1952
Serial
18-2144
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Anchorage, AK
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Registration record

N1181Y on the FAA register

Type
1952 Piper PA-18-135
Serial
18-2144
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Anchorage, AK
Certificate issued
2021-10-06
Airworthiness date
2003-05-09
Registration expires
2028-10-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A04C7D
Mode S (octal)
50046175
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-10-06
    Certificate of registration issued as N1181Y to the current registrant.
  • 2007-11-29
    Accident at Seward, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2003-05-09
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1990-10-25
    Accident at Chugiak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1962-06-28
    N1181Y previously assigned to a Cessna 150B (s/n 15059581); cancelled.
  • 1952
    Manufactured (1952).
Overview

About N1181Y

N1181Y is a 1952 Piper PA-18-135, serial number 18-2144. It is registered to co-owners in Anchorage, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on October 6, 2021 and expires on October 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is multiple category, dated May 9, 2003.

N1181Y has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
148 kt
Range
603 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,290 ft
Landing over 50 ft
750 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-18-135 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2007-11-29 Accident · Seward, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC08CA024
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-135
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff.
1990-10-25 Accident · Chugiak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC91LA008
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL ON LANDING AND THE FAILURE TO SELECT SUITABLE TERRAIN.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.