- Registered owner
- Sturgis Richard G
- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 18-6437
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date
- April 17, 1958
- Certificate issued
- January 17, 2025
- Expires
- January 31, 2032
- Mode S code
- AC8BAC
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.
On this page
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 52
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1956 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1964 | 1 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 1 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 3 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1980 | 3 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 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-18A 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-18A 150
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-01-30Engine · 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 ANC05LA036Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportTalkeetna, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in ski assembly damage during the takeoff run from a frozen, snow-covered lake, and subsequent nose over during an emergency landing. Factors contributing to the accident were an overload…NTSB MKC90LA113Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCreve Coeur, MOFuel contamination and inadequate preflight.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20050216001739ALevel Off Touchdown · Talkeetna, AK(-23) Without a thorough reconnaissance of a snow covered lake, the pilot took off and hit a snow drift or other unseen and unknown obstacle under the powder snow. The left ski bungie stretched and broke and the left ski safety cable was torn loose. The left…Accident 19900519017349AForced Landing · St Louis, MOSwitched tanks turning final after dropping banner. Engine quit. Nosed over in wheat field. Did not drain sumps.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N9071DGeneral 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-18A 150 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 70
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Engine · Lycoming 0-320 series
STC SE04651CHTo allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22STC SE00825WIInstallation of Specialty Products Spin-on oil filter on Lycoming Engines.STC SE2932SWInstall carburetor air temperature indicator. Approved for Aircooled Motors (Franklin Engine Co.) equipped with float carburetors. Model eligibility included here may not be inclusive.