- Registered owners
- Shepphird John CShepphird Jennifer L
- Location
- Reno, NV
- Owner type
- Co-owned
- Serial number
- 18-3575
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date
- December 29, 1976
- Certificate issued
- January 6, 2020
- Expires
- January 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- ADF000
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14
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 |
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Airframe · Piper PA-18-135
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 1
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Piper PA-18-135
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemNTSB investigations · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB LAX91LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGerlach, NVThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain clearance by the selection of an inappropriate cruise altitude resulting in an in flight collision with terrain.NTSB SEA90LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportReno, NVThe pilot failed to maintain directional control during landing roll.
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.
Accident 19910721029119AUnauth Low Level Opns · Gerlach, NVFlying below ridge reported strong downdraft caused a collision with ground.Accident 19900323005359ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Reno, NVSwerved off runway on landing roll and nosed over in soft sand.Incident 19891222061029IGround Taxi, Other Airplane · Reno, NVHit a fence while taxiing to runway. Pilot stated was looking down at radio.Incident 19871027073569INormal Cruise · Dayville, ORPartial power loss. Landed on a highway. Went into a ditch. Nosed up. Power reduction caused by carburetor ice.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N9977QGeneral 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-18-135 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 366
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-18-135
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 SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller