- Registered owners
- Smith Samuel RichardSmith Joseph Samuel
- Location
- Seward, AK
- Owner type
- Co-owned
- Serial number
- 18-2497
- Year built
- 1953
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- September 25, 1973
- Certificate issued
- August 13, 2023
- Expires
- August 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- A069B8
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-320 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 53
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
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Airframe · Piper PA-18-135
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 10
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Piper PA-18-135
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemNTSB investigations · 4
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB GAA17CA275Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeward, AKThe flight instructor's incorrect brake application during a high-speed taxi with a tailwind, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA264Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSeward, AKThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain proper airspeed and descent rate, and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and landing gear collapse.NTSB ANC11CA076Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportColdfoot, AKThe pilot's inadvertent application of the right brake pedal during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB DEN70D0003Accident · No injuriesClosedFlagler, CO
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20170511005229ATaxi · Seward, AKThe aircraft was taxiing on runway 31. The aircraft began to swerve, and the instructor pilot applied the brakes. The aircraft nosed over while still on the runway.Accident 20160521021679ALanding: Touchdown · Seward, AKAs the aircraft began to flare on landing, the airspeed became too slow. An attempt to add power was made, but the throttle response was too slow to respond. The aircraft dropped and made a hard landing short of runway 34 in the grassy area causing…Accident 20110812018839ALanding: Rollout · Chandalar Lake, AKPilot reports: made what seemed to be an uneventful landing. As the plane was rolling out it started to the left. I applied right rudder and the next thing I know I am upside down. Only explanation is that I inadvertently hit the brake at the same time.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N1258CGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper PA-18-135 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 436
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Piper PA-18-135
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller