- Registered owner
- Barnstormers Aerial Advertising LLC
- Location
- North Myrtle Beach, SC
- Owner type
- LLC
- Serial number
- 54-2592
- Year built
- 1954
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Restricted, agriculture and pest control, aerial advertising
- Airworthiness date
- September 27, 1994
- Certificate issued
- May 2, 2014
- Expires
- May 31, 2027
- Mode S code
- AAF42D
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 · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ERA12LA453Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportNorth Myrtle Beach, SCThe pilot's inadequate use of carburetor heat during cruise flight, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.NTSB ATL95LA124Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportConway, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
FAA incident reports · 5
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20120715014429AClimb · North Myrtle Be, SCOn July 15, 2012 at 09:10AM local, N8048D a Piper PA-18-150 made an emergency landing at Myrtle beach airport (cre), landing 100 feet south west of runway 23 and hitting the airport perimeter fence. There were no reported injuries, and there is substantial…Incident 20120621011359ILanding: Touchdown · North Myrtle Be, SCThe pilot of N8048D tried to release the banner by pulling the release lever. The banner would not release. The pilot then decided to attempt a landing with the banner still attached. The banner pulled the tail and the aircraft to the ground. The propeller…Incident 20050812021239IFcd/Prec Ldg From Cruise · Surfside Beach, SC(-23) A banner tow aircraft operated by sky signs, LLC reported a loss of oil pressure during flight and the pilot executed an emergency landing on a golf course. The aircraft received minor damage and no injuries to the pilot.Accident 19950702015989ATo Init Climb(1st Pwr Reduct) · Conway, SCPractice banner pickup. Heard pop. Lost elevator control. Nose dived. Level just before hitting a ditch. No defectsIncident 19810915059839IStarting Engines · Jefferson City, MOBattery power low. Hand cranked engine, no person in cockpit. Wing tie slipped. Aircraft turned and struck a C172.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N8048DGeneral 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.