Single-engine piston

N3937Z

1962 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1962
Serial
18-7783
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Anchorage, AK
Registration record

N3937Z on the FAA register

Type
1962 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7783
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Anchorage, AK
Certificate issued
2011-08-10
Airworthiness date
—
Registration expires
2027-08-31
Airworthiness class
Restricted
Mode S (hex)
A49153
Mode S (octal)
51110523
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

  • 2027-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2011-08-10
    Certificate of registration issued as N3937Z.
  • 1989-06-09
    Accident at Midland, TX; damage: substantial.
  • 1982-07-21
    Accident at Gage, OK; damage: substantial.
  • 1962
    Manufactured (1962).
Overview

About N3937Z

N3937Z is a 1962 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7783. It is registered to co-owners in Anchorage, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 10, 2011 and expires on August 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 97 knots and a range of about 450 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category.

N3937Z 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

1989-06-09 Accident · Midland, TX Damage: Substantial NTSB · FTW89LA110
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. THE HIGH, GUSTY, CROSSWIND CONDITION WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
1982-07-21 Accident · Gage, OK Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · FTW82FPJ16
Reported aircraft: Piper 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.