Single-engine piston

N7168K

1950 Piper PA-18

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1950
Serial
18-388
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Watertown, MN
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Registration record

N7168K on the FAA register

Type
1950 Piper PA-18
Serial
18-388
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Watertown, MN
Certificate issued
1998-03-28
Airworthiness date
1960-05-09
Registration expires
2029-10-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A995D1
Mode S (octal)
52312721
Seats (type)
2
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
603 nm
Cruise (type)
148 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-10-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 1998-03-28
    Certificate of registration issued as N7168K.
  • 1996-07-17
    Accident at Gatesville, NC; damage: substantial.
  • 1966-01-08
    Accident at Littleton Colo, 06; damage: substantial.
  • 1960-05-09
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1950
    Manufactured (1950).
Overview

About N7168K

N7168K is a 1950 Piper PA-18, serial number 18-388. It is registered to an individual in Watertown, Minnesota. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 28, 1998 and expires on October 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-235 series engine and 2 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 148 knots and a range of about 603 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is multiple category, dated May 9, 1960.

N7168K has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
148 kt
Range
603 nm
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,290 ft
Landing over 50 ft
750 ft
Fuel burn
14 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-18 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1996-07-17 Accident · Gatesville, NC Damage: Substantial NTSB · ATL96LA108
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which resulted in engine stoppage due to water contamination in the fuel system. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
1966-01-08 Accident · Littleton Colo, 06 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 0039
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.