Cub Crafters PA18-150 airworthiness directives

Aircraft by year built · 19

2003Registered nowDeregistered2026

Aircraft by the year they were built: 19 aircraft
2003	9
2004	10

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 17

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1956In forceSuperseded2026

ADs by the year they took effect: 19 ADs
1956	1
1960	1
1961	1
1962	1
1968	1
1969	1
1978	1
1981	1
1985	1
1996	1
1999	1
2001	1
2005	1
2006	2
2014	1
2015	1
2022	1
2025	1

Airframe · Cub Crafters PA18-150

AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureEffective Mar 20, 2025 AD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorEffective Mar 21, 2022 AD 2015-08-04WingsEffective Jun 3, 2015 · Supersedes AD 99-01-05 R1

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Airframe · Cub Crafters PA18-150

SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemIssued Nov 21, 2018 SAIB ACE-96-04Issued Aug 7, 1996

Historical bulletins · 1

SAIB CE-03-02Issued Oct 8, 2002

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Registered aircraft · 16

N113PJLang Carl · Harper, TXBuilt 2003 · S/N 9957CC N143CCAerial Messages Leasing Co · Longwood, FLBuilt 2003 · S/N 9956CC N146CCRegistered aircraftBuilt 2004 · S/N 9970CC

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NTSB investigations · 5

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 4 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Loss of control - on ground/water1 case

Of 1 case with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA24LA128Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCub Crafters PA18-150 · Edgewater, FLMaintenance personnel’s failure to detect the worn aileron cable during the most recent inspections, which resulted in the separation of the aileron control cable and a subsequent loss of airplane control during landing.Mar 1, 2024 · N143CC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN18LA125Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters PA18 150 · Beggs, OKThe pilot's failure to verify that the fuel selector was properly set before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 21, 2018 · N226JK · Substantial damage NTSB CEN17FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCub Crafters PA18 · Basin, WYThe pilot exceeded the airplane's critical angle of attack while maneuvering at low altitude, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.Dec 7, 2016 · N444GB · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09CA127Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCub Crafters PA-18-150 · Buckeye, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Feb 23, 2009 · N324A · Substantial damage NTSB ANC05LA052Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCub Crafters PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and the dual student's failure to maintain directional control.Mar 27, 2005 · N955DW · Substantial damage

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FAA incident reports · 8

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Accident 20240301006319ACub Crafters PA18-150 · New Smyrna Beac, FLPilot explained that he circled around the airport for landing after dropping off a banner. Whike on final approach and about 50 feet, an airleron cable snapped off and he lost control of the airplane. After landing the airplane started to veer to the right…Mar 1, 2024 · N143CC · Destroyed Incident 20200214002539ICub Crafters PA18-150 · Salem, ORPilot was taxiing N65EJ to runway 34/16 for departure. As the aircraft approached the runway, the pilot applied the heel brakes and the aircraft tipped over on its nose.Feb 14, 2020 · N65EJ · Minor damage Accident 20180321009819ACub Crafters PA18-150 · Beggs, OKThe private pilot and private pilot rated passenger where flying a day VFR part 91 local flight. The pilot stated the aircraft had flown 4 days prior to the accident date. During preflight 10 gallons of 100 ll fuel was added to the left fuel tank. 30 gallons…Mar 21, 2018 · N226JK · Substantial damage Accident 20161207021889ACub Crafters PA18-150 · Basin, WYInvestigation of accident appears to be the result of pilot's loss of control of aircraft. Stall spin.Dec 7, 2016 · N444GB · Destroyed · 1 fatal Accident 20090223003899APiper PA18150 · Buckeye, AZ(-23) [privacy data omitted] was flying a cub crafters super cub. After landing roll out the aircraft veered left, the pilot corrected with right rudder pedal, the aircraft flipped over on its back. [privacy data omitted] Has an EST 100 hours of previous…Feb 23, 2009 · N324A · Substantial damage Accident 20050327006549APiper PA18150 · Fairbanks, AK(-23) [privacy data omitted] during rollout from the third, full stall, 3 point, stop and go landing, the aircraft ground looped to the left. No left aileron input was applied. The aircraft was equipped with 26" tundra tires.Mar 27, 2005 · N955DW · Substantial damage Incident 20050325004999IPiper PA18150 · Hemby Bridge, NC(-23) Pilot was practicing a short field landing. He was almost stopped when he hit the heel brakes too hard and flipped the aircraft over.Mar 25, 2005 · N143CC · Minor damage Incident 20050208001799IPiper PA18150 · Fairbanks, AK(-23) On 02/05/2005, the pilot stated, shortly after takeoff, he noticed the oil pressure light illuminated and oil streaks on the cowling. He returned to fai and landed, on roll out the aircraft turned left and collided with a snow bank, damaging the prop…Feb 8, 2005 · N955DW · Minor damage

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Service difficulty reports · 73

SDR 2026F00198Cylinder · damagedORIGINAL INSTALL DATE 8-28-2023. NEW CYLINDERS REMOVED AT 434HRS BY MECHANIC DUE TO RING FLUTTER, RING CHATTER, WASHBOARDING. INCONSISTENT METAL WEAR PATTERN ON THE NITRIDE BORE. DISCOVERED BY BORESCOPE AT 100HR INSPECTION. MANUFACTURER REPLACED CYLINDERS WITHNov 9, 2025 · N4144E · Piper PA18150 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section SDR 2022FA0000554Torque Tube · brokenRH ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE CRACKED/SEVERED/FAILED. MAIN SPAR TUBE FAILED JUST OUTBOARD OF OUTBOUND HINGE ATTACHMENT. FOUND DURING PRE-FLIGHT.Sep 27, 2022 · N7207 · Piper PA18150 · Elevator Structure SDR 2022FA0000551Carburetor · misoverhauledDURING DESCENT AND THROTTLE REDUCTION INTO KBZN, THIS AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED A POWER LOSS DUE TO A HYDRAULIC LOCKING OF THE ACCELERATOR PUMP IN THE CARBURETOR. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED THOUGH SUBSEQUENT TESTING. THE THROTTLE COULD BE REDUCED AND FILL THE ACCELERATOR Sep 23, 2022 · N8576 · Piper PA18150 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines

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STCs that may be installed · 414

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblyABI, LLC STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).Garmin International Inc.STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.TCW Technologies, LLC

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PMA parts · 595

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

73-CFG-RFuel Quantity Indication PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026 210608G35 Foam InsertEarthX, Inc. · PMA PQ05466NM · Modification part · Jun 4, 2026

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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

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