Single-engine piston

N18PX

1961 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1961
Serial
18-7570
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Chugiak, AK
Registration record

N18PX on the FAA register

Type
1961 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7570
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Chugiak, AK
Certificate issued
2000-07-29
Airworthiness date
1985-05-31
Registration expires
2027-10-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A13FAE
Mode S (octal)
50237656
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

  • 2027-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2003-09-17
    Accident at Sparrevohn, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2000-09-11
    Accident at Iliamna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2000-07-29
    Certificate of registration issued as N18PX.
  • 1985-05-31
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1961
    Manufactured (1961).
Overview

About N18PX

N18PX is a 1961 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7570. It is registered to an individual in Chugiak, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 29, 2000 and expires on October 31, 2027.

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 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 May 31, 1985.

N18PX 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 PA-18 Super Cub type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2003-09-17 Accident · Sparrevohn, AK Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ANC03LA118
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a collision with terrain during takeoff/initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident were mountainous/hilly terrain, the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, and an unfavorable wind.
2000-09-11 Accident · Iliamna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC00LA124
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. A factor in the accident was a tree stump not observed by the pilot.

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.