Single-engine piston

N3997Z

1963 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1963
Serial
18-7946
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Dallas, TX
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Registration record

N3997Z on the FAA register

Type
1963 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7946
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Dallas, TX
Certificate issued
2019-09-19
Airworthiness date
2009-08-27
Registration expires
2029-09-30
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A4A79D
Mode S (octal)
51123635
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

  • 2029-09-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2019-09-19
    Certificate of registration issued as N3997Z.
  • 2014-07-21
    Accident at Phoenix, AZ; damage: substantial.
  • 2009-08-27
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
  • 1992-07-10
    Accident at Molly Creek, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1963
    Manufactured (1963).
Overview

About N3997Z

N3997Z is a 1963 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7946. It is registered to an individual in Dallas, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on September 19, 2019 and expires on September 30, 2029.

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 standard category (normal, utility), dated August 27, 2009.

N3997Z 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

2014-07-21 Accident · Phoenix, AZ Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR14CA342
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 18-150
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in variable wind conditions, resulting in a ground-loop.
1992-07-10 Accident · Molly Creek, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC92LA104
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED HIS TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHEN PLANNING HIS TAKEOFF. FACTORS INCLUDE HIGH VEGETATION AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY.

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.