- Registered owner
- Mccarthy Air LLC
- Location
- Palmer, AK
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 18-4426
- Year built
- 1955
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Airworthiness date
- March 26, 1962
- Certificate issued
- May 2, 2023
- Expires
- May 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- A2CA74
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 · 54
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1956 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 1959 | 1 |
| 1960 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Airframe · Piper PA-18A
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 9
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 17 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 6
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC20CA041Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportChickaloon, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which necessitated a go-around, and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from rising mountainous terrain.NTSB GAA17CA027Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPalmer, AKThe airplane's encounter with a depression while the pilot applied excessive braking during the landing roll on a grass airstrip, which resulted in a nose-over.NTSB GAA16CA102Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGirdwood, AKFuel contamination resulting in the loss of engine power, a forced landing on a highway, and subsequent right wing impact with highway signage.NTSB ANC71DAG54Accident · No injuriesClosedPt.Alsworth, AKNTSB ANC69D0041Accident · No injuriesClosedChitina, AKNTSB ANC66D0048Accident · No injuriesClosedSoldotna, AK
FAA incident reports · 4
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20220909009359ILanding: Rollout · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot completed an aerial inspection of a commonly used gravel landing strip and observed some areas with standing water. The pilot made the decision to land in a drier looking portion of the runway and plan to roll through the water. The pilot…Accident 20200407003829ALanding: Touchdown · Sylvester Glaci, AKPilot states that she had intended to land on the glacier with one passenger. Decided to perform a go-around and applied power while turning into what she believed to be descending terrain. Pilot states that she recalls the skis contacting the terrain causing…Accident 20161013021859ALanding: Rollout · Palmer, AKOn landing rollout at the picnic table strip on the knik glacier the aircraft hit a depression. The tail came up and the PIC lost lateral control. She then applied brakes and the aircraft nosed over onto its back.Accident 20151221020179ACruise/Level Flight · Girdwood, AKAircraft departed Girdwood Airport (aqv) to the south. Pilot stated they were at 3000 ft AGL approx 10 miles from Girdwood when the engine quit producing power. Prop was still spinning. Accomplished one restart with no success. Landed aircraft on seward…
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N2791PGeneral 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-18A aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 70
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Engine · Lycoming 0-320 series
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE00825WIInstallation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines.STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.