Single-engine piston

N3485Z

1960 Piper PA-18

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1960
Serial
18-7317
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Palmer, AK
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Registration record

N3485Z on the FAA register

Type
1960 Piper PA-18
Serial
18-7317
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2010-05-24
Airworthiness date
1960-06-21
Registration expires
2027-05-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
A3DE25
Mode S (octal)
50757045
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

  • 2027-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2010-05-24
    Certificate of registration issued as N3485Z.
  • 1994-03-12
    Accident at Soldotna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-05-13
    Accident at Cordova,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1966-08-04
    Accident at Gakona Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1960-06-21
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
Overview

About N3485Z

N3485Z is a 1960 Piper PA-18, serial number 18-7317. It is registered to an individual in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 24, 2010 and expires on May 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 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated June 21, 1960.

N3485Z 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

1994-03-12 Accident · Soldotna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC94LA043
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND/FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.
1970-05-13 Accident · Cordova,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2121
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: ARROW,1200FT SAND BAR SURROUNDED BY TREES.
1966-08-04 Accident · Gakona Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3506
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: F RUN.AIRCRAFT FLOWN EXTENSIVELY FROM ROUGH STRIPS

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.