Single-engine piston

N82905

1977 Piper Super Cub

Registered 4 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1977
Serial
18-7709197
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Soldotna, AK
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Registration record

N82905 on the FAA register

Type
1977 Piper Super Cub (FAA: Piper PA-18-150)
Serial
18-7709197
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Soldotna, AK
Certificate issued
2012-03-15
Airworthiness date
1977-09-27
Registration expires
2028-03-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
AB54C0
Mode S (octal)
52652300
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).
  • 2012-03-15
    Certificate of registration issued as N82905.
  • 2006-09-18
    Accident at Koliganek, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2000-09-11
    Accident at Sparrevohn, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1999-08-20
    Accident at Sleetmute, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1998-09-25
    Accident at New Stuyahok, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1977-09-27
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
Overview

About N82905

N82905 is a 1977 Piper Super Cub (FAA model PA-18-150), serial number 18-7709197. It is registered to an individual in Soldotna, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 15, 2012 and expires on March 31, 2028.

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 September 27, 1977.

N82905 has 4 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

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2006-09-18 Accident · Koliganek, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC06CA133
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance from rising terrain while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the accident were a downdraft, the pilot's intentional low altitude flight, and his inadequate weather evaluation.
2000-09-11 Accident · Sparrevohn, AK Damage: Substantial Serious injury NTSB · ANC00LA118
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the final approach to land. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's misjudged flare, and the rough and uneven terrain.
1999-08-20 Accident · Sleetmute, AK Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ANC99LA121
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, which resulted in the airplane colliding with vegetation, knocking the gascolator off the airplane, and fuel starvation of the engine.
1998-09-25 Accident · New Stuyahok, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC98LA160
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.

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.