# N8889D: 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: 18-6358
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Certificate issued: May 21, 2026
- Expires: May 31, 2033
- Mode S code: AC3F24
- Registered owner: [Wateractive43 LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATERACTIVE43%20LLC)
- Location: [Auburn, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Auburn)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 38.9915° N, 121.1035° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 95602, within about 4 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8889D
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8889D

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 (3)

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 ANC12CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC12CA062), Jul 3, 2012: Piper PA-18A 150 (N8889D), Illiamna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC74DAH18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAH18), Jun 27, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N8889D), King Salmon, AK, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC74DAG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG50), Sep 3, 1973: Piper PA-18 (N8889D), Mcgrath, AK, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20120703013329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120703013329A), Jul 3, 2012: Piper PA-18A 150 (N8889D), Iliamna, AK, Substantial damage. Airman stated that he came down hard on landing, bounced, weaved, and as a result, ground looped striking left wing tip, resulting in wing tip damage and…
- [Accident 19740627022309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740627022309A), Jun 27, 1974: Piper PA18A150 (N8889D), King Salmon, AK, Destroyed
- [Accident 19730903030629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730903030629A), Sep 3, 1973: Piper PA18A150 (N8889D), Mcgrath, AK, Substantial damage. Plt misused heel brakes ldg on sand bar. Ran over bank into river. 6 hrs in type last 90 days.

## 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.

## Related

- Other Piper PA-18A 150 aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a-150/aircraft.md

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