- Registered owner
- Ward Joseph Delon
- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 18-7788
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date
- February 19, 1962
- Certificate issued
- January 14, 2025
- Expires
- January 31, 2032
- Mode S code
- A4801E
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 · 55
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-18-150
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 11
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Piper PA-18-150
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB ACE-96-04Engine · Lycoming 0-320 series
SAIB NE-06-31R6Engine Lubricating OilsNTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC15CA039Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCarthy, AKThe pilot's excessive use of wheel brakes during landing, resulting in a nose over.NTSB ANC13CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMcCarthy, AKThe pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.NTSB ANC90LA185Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKotes Lakes, AKThe pilot-in-command's encounter with turbulence while on final approach, and failure to maintain aircraft control.
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 20150613008859ALanding: Rollout · Wrangell St Eli, AKAircraft landed on soft sand. Airman stated that he may have used excessive brakes. The sand quickly mounded in front of the main tires and obstructed forward rollout, causing the aircraft to nose over.Accident 20130811017899ATakeoff: Departure Roll · Mccarthy, AKPilot with one passenger landed on a 6000 foot ridge top on remote forest service land near Mccarthy, Alaska. Upon starting a downhill takeoff roll, pilot lost directional control and ground looped the aircraft. The aircraft tipped over on its back and…Accident 19900927042529AFinal Approach · Kotes Lakes, AKWindshear on final, flipped over but righted prior to impact in a lake adjacent to the runway.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N3897ZGeneral 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-18-150 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 484
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-18-150
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 SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.