Single-engine piston

N54247

1976 Piper Super Cub

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1976
Serial
18-7609049
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Wasilla, AK
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Registration record

N54247 on the FAA register

Type
1976 Piper Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7609049
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Wasilla, AK
Certificate issued
2016-01-12
Airworthiness date
1976-03-08
Registration expires
2029-01-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
A6E25E
Mode S (octal)
51561136
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

  • 2029-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2016-01-12
    Certificate of registration issued as N54247.
  • 1998-06-14
    Accident at Nikiski, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1982-10-04
    Accident at Near King Salmo, AK; damage: destroyed.
  • 1981-09-14
    Accident at Hodzona River,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-03-08
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N54247

N54247 is a 1976 Piper Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7609049. It is registered to an individual in Wasilla, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 12, 2016 and expires on January 31, 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), dated March 8, 1976.

N54247 has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: destroyed); 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

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

1998-06-14 Accident · Nikiski, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC98LA072
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-160
Probable cause: The pilot's use of excessive brake application during landing roll.
1982-10-04 Accident · Near King Salmo, AK Damage: Destroyed NTSB · ANC83LA003
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
1981-09-14 Accident · Hodzona River,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1855
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.