Single-engine piston

N2515A

1952 Piper PA-18

Registered 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1952
Serial
18-1972
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Palmer, AK
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Registration record

N2515A on the FAA register

Type
1952 Piper PA-18
Serial
18-1972
Engines
Lycoming O-290 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2021-12-28
Airworthiness date
1976-02-02
Registration expires
2028-12-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A25E3D
Mode S (octal)
50457075
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

  • 2028-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-12-28
    Certificate of registration issued as N2515A.
  • 1991-09-12
    Accident at Anaktuvuk Pass, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1990-05-21
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1980-07-22
    Accident at Aurora,Co, 06; damage: substantial.
  • 1979-08-22
    Accident at Leeds,Nd, 34; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-02-02
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
  • 1952
    Manufactured (1952).
Overview

About N2515A

N2515A is a 1952 Piper PA-18, serial number 18-1972. It is registered to an individual in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 28, 2021 and expires on December 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-290 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 standard category (normal), dated February 2, 1976.

N2515A has 4 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 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1991-09-12 Accident · Anaktuvuk Pass, AK Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · ANC91LA152
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: THAT THE PILOT INADVERTENTLY STALL/SPUN THE AIRPLANE TO THE GROUND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY REMOVE THE ICE/FROST FROM THE WINGS BEFORE STARTING THE TAKEOFF.
1990-05-21 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC90LA073
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO AN OVERLOAD FAILURE INDUCED BY PREVIOUS DAMAGE WHICH OCCURRED DURING AN IMPROPER LEVEL-OFF BY THE PILOT.
1980-07-22 Accident · Aurora,Co, 06 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2527
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
1979-08-22 Accident · Leeds,Nd, 34 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1444
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.