Single-engine piston

N159T

1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1953
Serial
18-2273
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
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Registration record

N159T on the FAA register

Type
1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 (FAA: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL)
Serial
18-2273
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2016-10-04
Airworthiness date
1956-01-25
Registration expires
2029-10-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A0ED47
Mode S (octal)
50166507
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
450 nm
Cruise (type)
97 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2016-10-04
    Certificate of registration issued as N159T.
  • 1990-08-03
    Accident at Falls Creek, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1987-07-12
    Accident at Sheep Mountain, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1956-01-25
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1953
    Manufactured (1953).
Overview

About N159T

N159T is a 1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 (FAA model PA-18-105 SPECIAL), serial number 18-2273. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on October 4, 2016 and expires on October 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-235 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 97 knots and a range of about 450 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated January 25, 1956.

N159T has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
97 kt
Range
450 nm
Power / thrust (each)
125
Takeoff over 50 ft
650 ft
Landing over 50 ft
725 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1990-08-03 Accident · Falls Creek, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC90LA131
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
1987-07-12 Accident · Sheep Mountain, AK Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · ANC87FA095
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18

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.