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Piper PA-18 105

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Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7101809

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
PA-18 105
Registry code
7101809
Registered
57 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
97 mph
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 · 63

1950Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 13

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

1956In forceSuperseded2026
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
AD 99-01-05 R1WingsHistoricalEffective Jan 14, 2014 · Replaced by AD 2015-08-04AD 99-01-05Wing Lift Struts or ForksHistoricalEffective Feb 8, 1999 · Replaced by AD 99-01-05 R1
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 57

N116TRobinett Barton L · Frankston, TXBuilt 1952 · S/N 18-2230N120TMurphy Janet A · Stafford, KSBuilt 1952 · S/N 18-2234N122BEBarton Preston S · San Antonio, TXS/N 182360
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NTSB investigations · 46

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

Of 15 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ANC26LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 105 · Chena, AKJun 23, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damageNTSB ANC26LA055Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18 105 · Petersville, AKJun 18, 2026 · N249T · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA376Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA 18 · Cantwell, AKThe pilot's failure to see and avoid a post during a go-around following a landing on unsuitable terrain.Jun 25, 2018 · N249T · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 48

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

Accident 20260622008549APiper PA-18 105 · Chena, AKPilot was practicing off airport short field landings on a river sandbar. On the accident approach the pilot stated he chose a touchdown point in the middle of the sandbar and was using excessive braking to land at a minimum distance. Upon landing aircraft…Jun 22, 2026 · N7506K · Substantial damageAccident 20260617008649APiper PA-18 105 · Petersville, AKPIC narrative: "While climbing on the tokositna glacier toward rising terrain, I observed a decreasing indicated airspeed. A light downslope wind from the northwest was present, estimated 5–10 knots. Flat light conditions were also present with the sun below…Jun 17, 2026 · N249T · Substantial damageIncident 20260102002879IPiper PA-18 105 · Willow, AKPilot landed at an unpaved airstrip, in the snow, to the northeast. There was a layer of loose snow over the top of groomed snow, at a slight angle relative to the layout of the airstrip. The left main wheel ended up in deep snow and the airplane slowly…Jan 2, 2026 · N249T · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 2

SDR U0GA ASR8396Fuel Cap · leakingSHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF, PASSENGER REPORTED A SMELL OF FUEL. PILOT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND INFORMED MAINTENANCE.Aug 8, 2022 · N108T · Piper PA18105 · Fuel StorageSDR 98ZZZX2038Muffler · failedPILOT COMPLAINED THAT ENGINE WOULD NOT DEVELOP RATED RPM AND SEEMED TO BE RICH ON OCCASSION. POWER LOSS SIGNIFICANT. PROBLEM TRACED TO MUFFLER TAILPIPE BLOCKAGE FROM INTERNAL PIECE OF METAL THAT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SLIDE ACROSS TAILPIPE AND COMPLETELY BLOCKMar 3, 1998 · N316T · Piper PA18105 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
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STCs that may be installed · 339

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, LLCSTC 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 · 471

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, 2026S1069100R Fuel PlacardSwift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026210608G35 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.

Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL97 registered aircraftRegistry code 7101808
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