- Registered owner
- Townsend Monte A
- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 18-5103
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Airworthiness date
- June 20, 1956
- Certificate issued
- March 29, 2023
- Expires
- March 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- A94AEB
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.
| 1956 | 3 |
|---|---|
| 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-18
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 16
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 24 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC02LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point on a remote airstrip, and his failure to perform a go-around that resulted in the airplane overrunning the end of the strip. Factors in the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of a tailwind…NTSB ANC90LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportKodiak, AKThe pilot failed to maintain proper obstacle clearance altitude during his final approach.NTSB ANC81DAG16Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBig Lake, 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 20051009025519IParachute Jumping · Siloam Springs, AR(-23) On October 11, 2005, at 1735 CDT, a parachute skydiver, [privacy data omitted] with 10 previous jumps, received serious injuries after departing the aircraft at 8000 feet when both the main canopy, a model: 190-SABRE2, part number SA0190P01 and reserve…Accident 20020901025989AAK(-23) The pilot was landing at a remote off airport site with his Piper PA-18. In his attempt to make the landing, he turned final approach and realized his approach was too high and too close, but continued anyway. This contributed to his excess airspeed…Accident 19900401008559AFinal Approach · Kodiak, AKWing hit a tree causing a crash while trying to land on a narrow beach.Accident 19800831076279ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Big Lake, AKStruck tree-tops on shore after night water takeoff. Pilot banked at last minute trying to avoid trees.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N6981BGeneral 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 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 481
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
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.