Single-engine piston

N9840Q

Piper PA-18-135

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
18-3379
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
1
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Fairbanks, AK
Registration record

N9840Q on the FAA register

Type
Piper PA-18-135
Serial
18-3379
Engines
1
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Fairbanks, AK
Certificate issued
2014-03-06
Airworthiness date
1976-10-14
Registration expires
2030-03-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
ADBC67
Mode S (octal)
53336147
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

  • 2030-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2014-03-06
    Certificate of registration issued as N9840Q.
  • 2009-09-16
    Accident at Chickaloon, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1977-11-09
    Accident at Dadina River,Ak, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1976-10-14
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N9840Q

N9840Q is a Piper PA-18-135, serial number 18-3379. It is registered to an individual in Fairbanks, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 6, 2014 and expires on March 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston 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 standard category (normal), dated October 14, 1976.

N9840Q 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-18-135 type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2009-09-16 Accident · Chickaloon, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC09CA099
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18
Probable cause: The pilot's decision to land on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in a nose-over on landing.
1977-11-09 Accident · Dadina River,Ak, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 4278
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.