# N4PR: 1952 Piper PA-18 - Status: Valid registration - Airframe: [Piper PA-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18) (registry code 7101802, 2 seats) - Engine: [Continental C90 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series) (registry code 17009) - Data sheets: [TCDS 1A2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A2) (Piper Aircraft Inc.), [TCDS E-252](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-252) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs) - Serial number: 18-1828 - Year built: 1952 - Type: Fixed wing single engine - Engine type: Reciprocating - Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility - Airworthiness date: August 18, 1974 - Certificate issued: February 9, 2018 - Expires: February 29, 2028 - Mode S code: A4A944 - Registered owner: [Alderman David D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ALDERMAN%20DAVID%20D) - Location: [Portland, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Portland) - Owner type: Individual - Owner's area on the map: 36.5767° N, 86.4978° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 37148, within about 6 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based - FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=4PR - Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4PR From the FAA registry file of October 21, 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. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental C90 model are included. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 27 in force ### Matched by airframe (Piper PA-18) - [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). 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 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 72-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-01-07): Failure of Engine Mount · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 3 more. Effective Apr 17, 1972 - [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 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 59-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-08): Gas Tank Cap Vent · Piper PA-18, PA-18A, PA-20 and 1 more. Effective Jul 15, 1959 - [AD 53-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/53-24-04): Fuel-Hydraulic Lines · Piper PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 - [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 - [AD 51-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/51-19-02): Oil Radiator Hose · Piper PA-18, PA-20 and PA-22 ### Matched by engine (Continental C90 series) - [AD 2012-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-03-06): Fuel servo diaphragm · Continental Motors 6-260-A, 6-285-A, 6-285-B and 482 more. Effective Feb 24, 2012 - [AD 98-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-11): Crankshafts · Continental Motors A-65-3, A-65-8, A75-8 and 90 more. Effective Oct 19, 1998 - [AD 98-01-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-01-06): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Feb 13, 1998 - [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996 - [AD 93-22-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-22-05): Carburetor Air Intake Housing Assemblies · Continental Motors C90-12F, C90-12FH, C90-12FJ and 22 more. Effective Dec 14, 1993 - [AD 93-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-19-04): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 184 more. Effective Oct 18, 1993 - [AD 81-16-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-16-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-E1B, AEIO-320-E2B, AEIO-360-B1G6 and 234 more. Effective Aug 6, 1981 - [AD 81-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-07-06): AC Fuel Pumps · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 60 more. Effective Apr 1, 1981 - [AD 80-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-06-05): Magnetos · Lycoming Engines AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 254 more. Effective Mar 28, 1980 - [AD 69-24-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-24-03): Carburetors · Continental Motors A-65-1, A-65-12, A-65-12F and 321 more. Effective Nov 29, 1969 - [AD 49-50-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/49-50-01): Generator Drive Coupling Rubber Disc · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 27 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 - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Information bulletins (advisory) (11 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-13-30](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-30): IGNITION SYSTEM Toggle Style Magneto Switches on the Left Side Cabin Adjacent to the Pilot Seat. Issued May 9, 2013 - [SAIB CE-13-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-13-14): Fuselage Cracking at Aft Tail Post Weld Joint on Piper Model PA-18 (L-21) Airplanes. Issued Feb 6, 2013 - [SAIB CE-03-02R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-03-02R1): . Issued Mar 24, 2005 - [SAIB CE-04-91](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-04-91): . Issued Sep 24, 2004 - [SAIB CE-01-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-01-27): . Issued Jun 8, 2001 - [SAIB ACE-99-01](https://openairdocs.org/saib/ACE-99-01): . Issued Oct 21, 1998 - [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018 - [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016 - [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012 - [SAIB CE-98-21R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-98-21R1): . Issued Jun 10, 1998 ## NTSB investigations None matched to N4PR. ## FAA accident and incident reports (1) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 19830717067569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830717067569I), Jul 17, 1983: Piper PA18 (N4PR), Oviedo, FL, Minor damage. Reported engine quit on a simulated engine out glide. Nosed up landing in a pasture. No engine defects found. ## Service difficulty reports None filed for this aircraft. ## Related - Other Piper PA-18 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18/aircraft.md - STCs for the Piper PA-18: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18/stcs.md - The Continental C90 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-c90-series.md --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.