Single-engine piston

N3183Z

1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1959
Serial
18-7174
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Palmer, AK
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Registration record

N3183Z on the FAA register

Type
1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7174
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2025-02-13
Airworthiness date
1961-06-23
Registration expires
2032-02-29
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A36762
Mode S (octal)
50663542
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

  • 2032-02-29
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2025-02-13
    Certificate of registration issued as N3183Z.
  • 1995-10-20
    Accident at Girdwood, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1981-06-15
    Accident at Copper Center,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1961-06-23
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1959
    Manufactured (1959).
Overview

About N3183Z

N3183Z is a 1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7174. It is registered to co-owners in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 13, 2025 and expires on February 29, 2032.

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 June 23, 1961.

N3183Z 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

1995-10-20 Accident · Girdwood, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC96LA007
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing. Soft sandy terrain was a related factor.
1981-06-15 Accident · Copper Center,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1806
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.