# N3290Z: Piper PA-18A 150 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper PA-18A 150](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-150) (registry code 7101837, 1 seats) - Serial number: 18-7227 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Certificate issued: June 29, 2011 - Expires: June 30, 2027 - Mode S code: A3922F - Registered owner: [Dykema Richard](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DYKEMA%20RICHARD) - Location: [Kenai, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kenai) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 60.8349° N, 150.7241° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 99611, within about 13 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=3290Z - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3290Z From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 14 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-18A 150) - [AD 2025-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-02-11): Rudder Structure · FS 2001 J5A (Army L-4F), J5A-80, J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 20, 2025 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI or SA02658SE). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2015-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-08-04): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 77 more. Effective Jun 3, 2015 - [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996 - [AD 85-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-04): Fuel Tank · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 60 more. Effective May 4, 1985 - [AD 78-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-10-03): Fuel Venting · FS 2001 AE-1, HE-1, J5A-80 and 66 more. Effective May 23, 1978 - [AD 68-05-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/68-05-01): Exhaust Mufflers · FS 2001 J5A-80, J5A (Army L-4F), J5B (Army L-4G) and 67 more. Effective Mar 31, 1968 - [AD 62-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/62-02-05): Rudder Cable Attachment Lug · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 5 more - [AD 61-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/61-16-05): Control Cable Replacement · Piper PA-18-150, PA-18A-135, PA-18A-150 and 6 more. Effective Jul 26, 1961 - [AD 60-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/60-10-08): Fuel Selector Valve · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 30 more. Effective Jul 15, 1960 - [AD 53-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-04-01): Control Stick Attachment · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 16 more ### Historical (superseded or no longer in force) - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Jan 14, 2014 - [AD 99-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05) (historical): Wing Lift Struts or Forks · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more. Effective Feb 8, 1999 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (2 in force) - [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018 - [SAIB CE-01-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-30): . Issued Jul 11, 2001 ## NTSB investigations (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ANC91FA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA147), Sep 14, 1991: Piper PA-18-150 (N3290Z), Wasilla, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: A LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT DUE TO IMPROPER LOADING OF THE AIRPLANE. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to N3290Z. ## Reports on N3290Z not matched to an aircraft (3) They name N3290Z, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft. - [Accident 19910913040049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910913040049A), Sep 13, 1991: Piper PA18A150 (N3290Z), Wasilla, AK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Abrupt pulllup at rotation. Made steep nose high turn. Stalled. Had extended baggage area. Belly tank. Full load. - [Incident 19880406021889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880406021889I), Apr 6, 1988: Piper PA18A150 (N3290Z), Glennallen, AK, Minor damage. Caught a wheel in a snow berm on landing at a mining strip. Ran off side of the runway. - [Incident 19870418019589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870418019589I), Apr 18, 1987: Piper PA18A150 (N3290Z), Eureka, AK, Minor damage. Landed on a snow packed surface. Left ski broke after contacting a soft spot. Left gear bent. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) None matched to this aircraft's models. ## Earlier aircraft with N3290Z The FAA can reassign an N-number once a registration is cancelled. These aircraft carried N3290Z before. - [Cancelled 2000-04-26](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N3290Z-2000-04-26): Balloon Works FIREFLY 7-15, S/N F7-1048. Owner: [Gardner Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GARDNER%20THOMAS%20E), [Albuquerque, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Albuquerque) ## Related - Other Piper PA-18A 150 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-150/aircraft.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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