Single-engine piston

N4894A

1956 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1956
Serial
18-4996
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320-A2B
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Fairbanks, AK
Registration record

N4894A on the FAA register

Type
1956 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-4996
Engines
Lycoming O-320-A2B
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Fairbanks, AK
Certificate issued
2013-06-28
Airworthiness date
2017-07-19
Registration expires
2029-06-30
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A60CED
Mode S (octal)
51406355
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

  • 2029-06-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2017-07-19
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 2013-06-28
    Certificate of registration issued as N4894A.
  • 1991-09-19
    Accident at Eagle, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1983-08-14
    Accident at Eagle, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1969-06-25
    Accident at Takotna,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1956
    Manufactured (1956).
Overview

About N4894A

N4894A is a 1956 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-4996. It is registered to an individual in Fairbanks, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on June 28, 2013 and expires on June 30, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320-A2B 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 July 19, 2017.

N4894A has 3 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

1991-09-19 Accident · Eagle, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC91LA155
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
Probable cause: THE DAMAGE SUSTAINED WHEN STRIKING A ROCK DURING THE PREVIOUS TAKEOFF ROLL WHICH RESULTED IN THE MAIN LANDING GEAR'S COLLAPSE DURING LANDING.
1983-08-14 Accident · Eagle, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC83LA147
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-150
1969-06-25 Accident · Takotna,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3007
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-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.