Single-engine piston

N9963Q

Piper PA-18-135

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
—
Serial
18-3950
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming IO-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Palmer, AK
Registration record

N9963Q on the FAA register

Type
Piper PA-18-135
Serial
18-3950
Engines
Lycoming IO-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Palmer, AK
Certificate issued
2022-03-22
Airworthiness date
2000-05-18
Registration expires
2029-03-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
ADEBBD
Mode S (octal)
53365675
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

  • 2029-03-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2022-03-22
    Certificate of registration issued as N9963Q.
  • 2001-08-19
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2000-06-14
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2000-05-18
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
Overview

About N9963Q

N9963Q is a Piper PA-18-135, serial number 18-3950. It is registered to an individual in Palmer, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 22, 2022 and expires on March 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming IO-320 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 18, 2000.

N9963Q 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

2001-08-19 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC01LA124
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-135
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll.
2000-06-14 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC00LA070
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-18-160
Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. A factor associated in the accident was a variable wind.

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.