# Piper/Gothard PA-18A - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7101805 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER/GOTHARD - Model: PA-18A - Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 1 · Reciprocating - Seats: 2 - Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb - Certification: Not type certificated - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-gothard-pa-18a Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker. ## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs) Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment. - [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 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 72-01-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-01-07): Failure of Engine Mount · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 3 more. Effective Apr 17, 1972 - [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 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 59-10-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/59-10-08): Gas Tank Cap Vent · Piper PA-18, PA-18A, PA-20 and 1 more. Effective Jul 15, 1959 - [AD 54-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-19-01): Brake Line Cover Plate · Piper PA-18A - [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 - [AD 93-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-10-06) (historical): Corroded Wing Lift Struts or Cracked Forks · Piper Aircraft, Inc., The New J-2, J-3, J4 and 28 more. Effective Jul 9, 1993 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations None matched to aircraft with this model. ## FAA accident and incident reports None matched to aircraft with this model. ## Service difficulty reports (4) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR 2006FA0000764](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000764), Jul 1, 2006: CYLINDER HEAD. SEPARATED. DURING NORMAL CRUISE FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED ENGINE ROUGHNESS AND A LOSS OF ENGINE OIL OUT OF THE SIDE COWLING, CAUSING AN UNEVENTFUL OFF AIRPORT LANDING. ROU - [SDR 98ZZZX4445](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4445), Oct 1, 1998: LINE. DETERIORATED. FUEL HOSE INTERNAL DETERIORATION RESULTING IN DECREASED FUEL FLOW TO CARBURETOR. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS AUTOFUEL AND/OR OLD AGE, INADEQUATE INSPECTION AND RECOMMEND - [SDR 98ZZZX4444](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4444), Oct 1, 1998: LINE. CORRODED. ALUMINUM FUEL LINE CORRODED. MANUFACTURER WRAPS FRICTION TAPE ON TUBING FORMING CORROSION TRAP. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED REPLACEMENT WITH CORROSION PROOFED TUBING AN - [SDR 95ZZZX1311](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1311), Feb 28, 1995: CONTROL CABLE. MISMANUFACTURED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION ON A PIPER SUPPER CUB PA-18A, FOUND NEW STAINLESS CABLES HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED. INSPECTION OF THE CABLES SHOWED THE COPPER N ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Piper PA-18A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a): 152 registered aircraft, registry code 7101804 - [Jones Rube L PA-18A](https://openairdocs.org/model/jones-rube-l-pa-18a): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05618RQ - [Piper PA-18A](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18a): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 7102831 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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