Single-engine piston

N303T

1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1953
Serial
18-2417
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
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Registration record

N303T on the FAA register

Type
1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 (FAA: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL)
Serial
18-2417
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Certificate issued
2015-12-28
Airworthiness date
2016-05-02
Registration expires
2028-12-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A32C20
Mode S (octal)
50626040
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

  • 2028-12-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2024-04-15
    Accident at Big Lake, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2022-09-09
    Accident at Delta Junction, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2016-05-02
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 2015-12-28
    Certificate of registration issued as N303T.
  • 1953
    Manufactured (1953).
Overview

About N303T

N303T is a 1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-105 (FAA model PA-18-105 SPECIAL), serial number 18-2417. It is registered to an individual. The current certificate of registration was issued on December 28, 2015 and expires on December 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 97 knots and a range of about 450 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is multiple category, dated May 2, 2016.

N303T 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

2024-04-15 Accident · Big Lake, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC24LA101
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-105 Special
Probable cause: The pilot s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
NTSB report ↗
2022-09-09 Accident · Delta Junction, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · CEN22LA417
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-105 Special
Probable cause: The pilot s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with 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.