Single-engine piston

N5285J

1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1959
Serial
18-7143
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Sterling, AK
Registration record

N5285J on the FAA register

Type
1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7143
Engines
Lycoming O&VO-360 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Sterling, AK
Certificate issued
2021-03-18
Airworthiness date
2001-08-29
Registration expires
2028-03-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A6A9B6
Mode S (octal)
51524666
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

  • 2028-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2021-03-18
    Certificate of registration issued as N5285J to the current registrant.
  • 2001-08-29
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1994-12-17
    Accident at Juneau, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1993-10-05
    Accident at Haines, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1983-12-06
    N5285J previously assigned to a Cessna 404 (s/n 4040637); cancelled.
  • 1959
    Manufactured (1959).
Overview

About N5285J

N5285J is a 1959 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7143. It is registered to an individual in Sterling, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 18, 2021 and expires on March 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O&VO-360 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 August 29, 2001.

N5285J 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

1994-12-17 Accident · Juneau, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC95LA021
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: THE PILOT'S SELECTION OF UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF.
1993-10-05 Accident · Haines, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC94LA012
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE IN A WELD ON THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR OLEO STRUT TUBING.

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.