Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7101843

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER/CUB CRAFTERS
Model
PA-18-150
Registry code
7101843
Registered
46 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A2
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 53

1999Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 53 aircraft
19994
200015
200119
200215

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
19561
19601
19611
19621
19681
19691
19781
19811
19851
19961
19991
20011
20051
20062
20141
20151
20221
20251
See all 19 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101843'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 2

Historical bulletins · 1
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101843'))
  GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"

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Registered aircraft · 46

See all 46 registered aircraft
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101843')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 12

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

NTSB CEN22LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Llano, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.Jul 12, 2022 · N131WK · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA285Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Cody, WYThe student pilot's improper landing flare in crosswind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent loss of airplane control after overcorrecting with rudder. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial…May 25, 2019 · N997CC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Raton, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll.Aug 9, 2018 · N104CC · Substantial damageNTSB ERA13CA353Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Eagle Bay, NYThe pilot's failure to set the engine throttle to full power during a go-around.Aug 2, 2013 · N555AX · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA632Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Long Lake, WIThe pilot's failure to complete the prelanding checklist, which resulted in the landing gear wheels not being retracted for the water landing.Sep 8, 2011 · N902CC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10CA362Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Lucile, IDThe pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around, which resulted in the airplane colliding with a fence during the initial climb.Jul 20, 2010 · N874CC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Colorado Springs, COFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions. Contributing to the accident were gusting winds with a wind shear warning in effect.Nov 18, 2008 · N905CC · Substantial damageNTSB LAX08CA171Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · Fall RiverMills, CAThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff/landing area.Jun 9, 2008 · N273CC · Substantial damageNTSB ANC07CA098Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Umiat, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an on ground encounter with terrain, and a nose over.Sep 6, 2007 · N384CC · Substantial damageNTSB SEA02LA183Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18 · Gannett, IDThe pilot's excessive braking during the landing rollout.Sep 28, 2002 · N380CC · Substantial damageNTSB DEN02GA039Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportPiper/Cub Crafters PA-18-150 · USAF Academy, COThe loss of control for undetermined reasons.Apr 26, 2002 · N990CC · DestroyedNTSB DEN01LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18-150 · Bryce Canyon, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the crosswind.Jun 27, 2001 · N872CC · Substantial damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
  WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101843')
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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FAA incident reports · 18

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

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101843')
  ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"

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Service difficulty reports · 73

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA18150'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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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.

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  FROM (
    SELECT stc_number, min(matched_model) AS matched_model
    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101843')
    GROUP BY stc_number
  ) m JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_stc.parquet' s USING (stc_number)
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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.

See all 595 PMA parts
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('1A2')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['PA-18-150'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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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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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model.parquet' m LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet' g ON g.aircraft_model_code = m.code
  WHERE m.match_key = 'PA18150' AND m.code NOT IN ('7101843')
  GROUP BY ALL
  ORDER BY aircraft DESC
  LIMIT 12"

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