Single-engine piston

N2518A

1953 Piper PA-18

Registration pending 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1953
Serial
18-2148
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Registration pending
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
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Registration record

N2518A on the FAA register

Type
1953 Piper PA-18
Serial
18-2148
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
—
Airworthiness date
1995-06-22
Registration expires
—
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A25EA6
Mode S (octal)
50457246
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Registration pending
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2016-04-19
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1995-06-22
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1990-09-22
    Accident at Delta Junction, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1974-03-18
    Accident at Ely,Nev, 28; damage: substantial.
  • 1953
    Manufactured (1953).
Overview

About N2518A

N2518A is a 1953 Piper PA-18, serial number 18-2148. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska.

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 June 22, 1995.

N2518A has 3 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

2016-04-19 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA16CA204
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 18
Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain and incorrect brake application during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
1990-09-22 Accident · Delta Junction, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC90LA186
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE REMOVAL OF SNOW AND ICE PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
1974-03-18 Accident · Ely,Nev, 28 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0317
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.