Single-engine piston

N3877P

1955 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1955
Serial
18-4703
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Seward, AK
Registration record

N3877P on the FAA register

Type
1955 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18A 150)
Serial
18-4703
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Seward, AK
Certificate issued
2022-11-30
Airworthiness date
1995-12-06
Registration expires
2029-11-30
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A478A6
Mode S (octal)
51074246
Seats (type)
1
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
450 nm
Cruise (type)
97 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-11-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2022-11-30
    Certificate of registration issued as N3877P.
  • 1995-12-06
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1992-02-13
    Accident at Anchorage, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1989-08-18
    Accident at Copper Center, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1955
    Manufactured (1955).
Overview

About N3877P

N3877P is a 1955 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18A 150), serial number 18-4703. It is registered to co-owners in Seward, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 30, 2022 and expires on November 30, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 1 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 December 6, 1995.

N3877P 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

1992-02-13 Accident · Anchorage, AK Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ANC92LA035
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18A-150
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S MISJUDGMENT OF THE FUEL CONSUMPTION OF THE AIRPLANE; THEREBY EXHAUSTING THE FUEL SUPPLY PREMATURELY. FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF A SUITABLE FORCED LANDING AREA.
1989-08-18 Accident · Copper Center, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC89LA150
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18A
Probable cause: THE SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING BY THE PILOT. HE SUBSEQUENTLY LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHEN HE IMPROPERLY APPLIED HARD BRAKING DURING A WHEEL LANDING.

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.