Single-engine piston

N3872Z

1961 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 6 NTSB/FAA records

Built

1961

Serial

18-7657

Class

Single-engine piston

Engines

Lycoming O-320 series

Status

Current as of October 2026

Registered owner

Co-owned · sign in to see

Based

Chugiak, AK

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Registration record

N3872Z on the FAA register

Type

1961 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)

Serial

18-7657

Engines

Lycoming O-320 series

Registered owner

Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in

Chugiak, AK

Certificate issued

2003-11-08

Airworthiness date

1995-05-09

Registration expires

2028-12-31

Airworthiness class

Multiple

Mode S (hex)

A47801

Mode S (octal)

51074001

Seats (type)

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).
2018-08-18
Accident at Stony RIver, AK; damage: substantial.
2003-11-08
Certificate of registration issued as N3872Z.
1995-05-09
Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
1977-09-18
Accident at Anchorage,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
1976-10-09
Accident at Anchorage,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
1973-11-12
Accident at Anchorage,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
1968-07-08
Accident at Whittier,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
1967-09-28
Accident at Paxson,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
1961
Manufactured (1961).

Overview

About N3872Z

N3872Z is a 1961 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7657. It is registered to co-owners in Chugiak, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 8, 2003 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 9, 1995.

N3872Z has 6 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

2018-08-18 Accident · Stony RIver, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA18CA497

Reported aircraft: Piper PA18

Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose-over.

1977-09-18 Accident · Anchorage,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3127