# Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7101808
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-18-105 SPECIAL
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 2
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 97 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 1A2](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/1A2) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Piper Aircraft Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 97
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105-special

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 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [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 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 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

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018

## Registered aircraft (97, first 50)

- [N105T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N105T): [Peterson Nathan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETERSON%20NATHAN%20C), [Cordova, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Cordova), built 1952, S/N 18-2219
- [N108T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N108T): [Olson Isaac B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLSON%20ISAAC%20B), [Forestburg, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Forestburg), built 1952, S/N 18-2222
- [N114T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N114T): [Aviation Training Solutions LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AVIATION%20TRAINING%20SOLUTIONS%20LLC), [Hilo, HI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/HI/Hilo), built 1952, S/N 18-2228
- [N122T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N122T): [Carraher Timothy J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CARRAHER%20TIMOTHY%20J), [Spalding, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Spalding), built 1952, S/N 18-2236
- [N124T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124T): [Tappan East LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TAPPAN%20EAST%20LLC), [New Philadelphia, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/New%20Philadelphia), built 1952, S/N 18-2238
- [N126T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N126T): [Hentges Kelley R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENTGES%20KELLEY%20R), [Frazer, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Frazer), S/N 18-2240
- [N127T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N127T): [Benham Charles](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENHAM%20CHARLES), [Lorena, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Lorena), built 1952, S/N 18-2241
- [N132L](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132L): [Clapp William H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLAPP%20WILLIAM%20H), [Mountain View, MO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MO/Mountain%20View), S/N 18-2321
- [N133T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N133T): [Troftgruben Gregory G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TROFTGRUBEN%20GREGORY%20G), [Buxton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Buxton), built 1953, S/N 18-2247
- [N143T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N143T): [Murray Paul M Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURRAY%20PAUL%20M%20TRUSTEE), [Storm Lake, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Storm%20Lake), built 1953, S/N 18-2257
- [N1451](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1451): [Shaughnessy Thomas E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SHAUGHNESSY%20THOMAS%20E), [Seabrook, NH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NH/Seabrook), built 1953, S/N 18-2259
- [N1500J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1500J): [Bent James L Jr DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BENT%20JAMES%20L%20JR%20DBA), [Palatine Bridge, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Palatine%20Bridge), S/N 18-294
- [N154T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N154T): [Kornchuk Kurt C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KORNCHUK%20KURT%20C), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 18-2268
- [N156T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N156T): [Casselton, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Casselton), built 1953, S/N 18-2270, Sale reported, canceled
- [N159T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N159T): [Gumley Titus G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GUMLEY%20TITUS%20G), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1953, S/N 18-2273
- [N165T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N165T): [Grove Robert P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GROVE%20ROBERT%20P), [El Cajon, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/El%20Cajon), built 1953, S/N 18-2279
- [N170T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170T): [Stoltzfus Sandra](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STOLTZFUS%20SANDRA), [Kidron, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/Kidron), built 1945, S/N 18-2284
- [N180T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N180T): [Watanabe Masayuki](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WATANABE%20MASAYUKI), [Harbor Oaks, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Harbor%20Oaks), built 1953, S/N 18-2294
- [N189T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N189T): [New London Taildraggers](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NEW%20LONDON%20TAILDRAGGERS), [Lynchburg, VA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/VA/Lynchburg), built 1953, S/N 18-2303
- [N18GE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18GE): [Horvitz Martha E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HORVITZ%20MARTHA%20E), [Poway, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Poway), built 1950, S/N 18-227
- [N206T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N206T): [Schou Brice N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHOU%20BRICE%20N), [Thomas, OK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OK/Thomas), built 1953, S/N 18-2320
- [N218T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N218T): [Sullivan Ross A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SULLIVAN%20ROSS%20A), [Saint Helena, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Saint%20Helena), built 1953, S/N 18-2332
- [N224T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N224T): [Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20WAGNER%20AERIAL%20MEDIA%20LLC), [Hollywood, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Hollywood), built 1953, S/N 18-2338
- [N227T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N227T): [Young Donald O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/YOUNG%20DONALD%20O), [Easley, SC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SC/Easley), built 1953, S/N 18-2341
- [N230T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N230T): [Hague Creek Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAGUE%20CREEK%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Phoenix, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Phoenix), S/N 18-2344
- [N234T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N234T): [Delia Patrick S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DELIA%20PATRICK%20S), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1953, S/N 18-2348
- [N235T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N235T): [Bossert Brett](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOSSERT%20BRETT), [Tucson, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Tucson), built 1953, S/N 18-2349
- [N236T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N236T): [Stickley John E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STICKLEY%20JOHN%20E), [Lothian, MD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MD/Lothian), built 1953, S/N 18-2350
- [N241T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N241T): [Jenison Lawrence E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JENISON%20LAWRENCE%20E), [Chelsea, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Chelsea), built 1953, S/N 18-2355
- [N247T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N247T): [Griffin Kenneth D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRIFFIN%20KENNETH%20D), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 18-2361
- [N248T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N248T): [Giannonatti Lance A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIANNONATTI%20LANCE%20A), [Ludlow, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Ludlow), built 1953, S/N 18-2362
- [N250T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N250T): [White William Brian](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHITE%20WILLIAM%20BRIAN), [Apex, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Apex), built 1953, S/N 18-2364
- [N258T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N258T): [Diamond X LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIAMOND%20X%20LLC), [Elko, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Elko), built 1953, S/N 18-2372
- [N268T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N268T): [Cline David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLINE%20DAVID%20R), [Maryville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Maryville), built 1953, S/N 18-2382
- [N270TA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N270TA): [Christie Ian A H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CHRISTIE%20IAN%20A%20H), [Limon, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Limon), S/N 18-2384
- [N271T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N271T): [Smith James L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20JAMES%20L), [Asheville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheville), S/N 18-2385
- [N286T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N286T): [Henry James G](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENRY%20JAMES%20G), [Bonita, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Bonita), built 1953, S/N 18-2400
- [N287T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N287T): [Miller Timothy P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20TIMOTHY%20P), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1953, S/N 18-2401
- [N288T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N288T): [Becker James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BECKER%20JAMES), [Torrington, WY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WY/Torrington), built 1953, S/N 18-2402
- [N295T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N295T): [Hendrickson Elisabeth A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HENDRICKSON%20ELISABETH%20A), [Kerrick, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Kerrick), built 1953, S/N 18-2409
- [N296T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N296T): [Pm Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Missoula, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Missoula), built 1953, S/N 18-2410
- [N299T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N299T): [Anderson Christopher S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ANDERSON%20CHRISTOPHER%20S), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 18-2413
- [N300T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N300T): [Olsen M Lindsay](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OLSEN%20M%20LINDSAY), [Prairie Village, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Prairie%20Village), built 1953, S/N 18-2414
- [N303T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303T): built 1953, S/N 18-2417
- [N306T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N306T): [Wulle Bernard W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WULLE%20BERNARD%20W), [Battle Ground, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Battle%20Ground), built 1953, S/N 18-2420
- [N310T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N310T): [Maniatis Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MANIATIS%20MICHAEL), [Milton, NY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NY/Milton), S/N 18-2424
- [N311T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N311T): [Lark Aircraft Leasing](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARK%20AIRCRAFT%20LEASING), [Port Townsend, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Townsend), built 1953, S/N 18-2425
- [N313T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N313T): [Blackerby Alexander](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLACKERBY%20ALEXANDER), [Eola, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Eola), S/N 18-2427
- [N321T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N321T): [Bradshaw & Company Insurors](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BRADSHAW%20%26%20COMPANY%20INSURORS), [Dyersburg, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Dyersburg), built 1953, S/N 18-2435
- [N324T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N324T): [Kiser Garald](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KISER%20GARALD), [Christiana, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Christiana), S/N 18-2438

All 97: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105-special/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (66, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ANC24LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA101), Apr 15, 2024: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N303T), Big Lake, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from an obstacle during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN22LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA417), Sep 9, 2022: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N303T), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to depart during high, gusty wind conditions which resulted sink and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA005), Oct 5, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N7117K), Houston, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper application of brakes during landing.
- [NTSB ANC21LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA041), May 13, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N154T), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control and ground loop.
- [NTSB WPR21LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA190), May 11, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N7296K), Coeur d' Alene, ID, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and the flight instructors delayed remedial action which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC21LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA040), May 10, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N5489H), Gakona, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to initiate a flight with a failed mixture control cable which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR19LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA105), Mar 30, 2019: Piper PA18 (N215T), Copalis, WA, destroyed. Probable cause: An off-airport landing under circumstances that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA210), Apr 24, 2016: Piper PA18S (N247T), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain pitch control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nose over.
- [NTSB ANC14CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC14CA029), May 26, 2014: Piper PA 18-105 Special (N234T), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during landing roll on a rough, grass airstrip in gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR13LA392](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13LA392), Aug 30, 2013: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N224T), Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB CEN13CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA021), Oct 20, 2012: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N337T), Lonoke, AR, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB CHI07CA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA247), Jul 26, 2007: Piper PA-18-135 (N197T), Kansas City, MO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to manitain directional control during landing which resulted in the airplane striking a taxiway sign during the aborted landing. The crosswind and the sign were factors.
- [NTSB SEA04LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA077), May 1, 2004: Piper PA-18-105 (N5483H), Laurel, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance/altitude while maneuvering resulting in the inadvertent in-flight collision with water/terrain.
- [NTSB ATL04CA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04CA102), Apr 28, 2004: Piper PA-18 (N271T), Cedartown, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's improper use of brakes during landing roll which resulted in the airplane nosing over.
- [NTSB ANC03LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA018), Dec 18, 2002: Piper PA-18-105 (N325T), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to achieve takeoff speed which resulted in an on ground collision with a ditch. Contributing factors were soft and snow-covered…
- [NTSB SEA01LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA102), May 22, 2001: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N7155K), Wilbur, WA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC00LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA134), Sep 29, 2000: Piper PA-18-105 (N5489H), Slana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent touch down. A factor associated with the accident was deep snow on the airstrip.
- [NTSB IAD00LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA075), Aug 14, 2000: Piper PA-18-105 (N189T), Lynchburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll-out.
- [NTSB SEA95LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA015), Nov 3, 1994: Piper PA-18-105 (N7566K), Gillette, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING WERE THE SNOW COVERED TERRAIN AND LOW CEILING RESULTING IN POOR CONTRAST.
- [NTSB CHI92FA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA145), May 10, 1992: Piper PA-18 (N7282K), Arnold, NE, destroyed, 3 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE CARBURETOR FLOAT LEVEL BY AN UNKNOWN PERSON, AND THE PILOT'S DISREGARDING WEIGHT-AND-BALANCE.
- [NTSB ANC90LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA131), Aug 3, 1990: Piper PA-18 (N159T), Falls Creek, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL.
- [NTSB SEA90FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA036), Jan 20, 1990: Piper PA-18 (N7216K), Longmire, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: UNDETERMINED.
- [NTSB ANC89LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA172), Sep 19, 1989: Piper PA-18-105 (N7124K), Port Moller, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S SELF INDUCED PRESSURE AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
- [NTSB DEN89LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA099), Apr 5, 1989: Piper PA-18 (N7523K), Devils Lake, ND, substantial damage. Probable cause: INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND AN INADVERTENT GROUND LOOP/SWERVE. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: THE CROSSWIND AND THE PILOT'S…
- [NTSB MKC89LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA006), Oct 16, 1988: Piper PA-18 (N288T), Marion, NE, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN88LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA020), Nov 3, 1987: Piper PA-18-105 (N5483H), Monte Vista, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC87FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87FA095), Jul 12, 1987: Piper PA-18 (N159T), Sheep Mountain, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC86LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA145), Sep 9, 1986: Piper PA-18 (N287T), Big River, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX84LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA094), Nov 27, 1983: Piper PA-18-105 (N300T), Oceanside, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW84LA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA010), Oct 8, 1983: Piper PA-18-105 Special (N338T), Wichita Falls, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN82FTK06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82FTK06), Aug 17, 1982: Piper PA-18 (N154T), Watertown, SD, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC82FAG30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82FAG30), Jun 8, 1982: Piper PA-18 (N278T), Near Dillingham, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB MIA81FKT49](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FKT49), May 31, 1981: Piper PA-18 (N197T), Opalocka, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW80DPD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD24-131926), Mar 30, 1980: Piper PA-18 (N338T), Possum Kingdom, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FGT14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FGT14), Apr 22, 1979: Piper PA-18 (N331T), Lancaster, PA, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA003), Oct 13, 1978: Piper PA-18S (N302T), Bozeman, MT, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB FTW78FQD31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FQD31), Aug 22, 1978: Piper PA-18 (N206T), Alpine, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77DCQ55](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77DCQ55), Aug 13, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N217T), Manhatton, KS, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI76DEP26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76DEP26), Feb 23, 1976: Piper PA-18 (N326T), Milwaukee, WI, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76FAG51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76FAG51), Oct 12, 1975: Piper PA-18 (N234T), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW76AF014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF014), Aug 23, 1975: Piper PA-18 (N115T), Stuttgart, AR, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB DEN75DTC18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTC18), Apr 7, 1975: Piper PA-18 (N7153K), Douglas, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP039), Feb 9, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N131T), Loleta, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC74DAG79](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG79), Nov 17, 1973: Piper PA-18 (N215T), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74DEM08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74DEM08), Aug 4, 1973: Piper PA-18 (N7534K), Fibre, MI, substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73DIA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73DIA06), Sep 26, 1972: Piper PA-18 (N236T), Lothian, MD, substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73DKG04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73DKG04), Jul 2, 1972: Piper PA-18 (N234T), Adairsville, GA, substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71DQG47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DQG47), Dec 8, 1970: Piper PA-18 (N268T), Lubbock, TX, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71AI006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71AI006), Jul 18, 1970: Piper PA-18 (N341T), Clear Spring, MD, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB ANC70A0039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC70A0039), Nov 8, 1969: Piper PA-18 (N7128K), Palmer, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal

All 66: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105-special/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (55, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20240415014349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240415014349A), Apr 15, 2024: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N303T), Beluga, AK, Substantial damage. On April 15, 2024, at 7:54 pm Alaska time Piper PA-18-105 special [privacy data omitted] was involved in an accident at coordinates N61 26.728 W150 31.911…
- [Accident 20211005022599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211005022599A), Oct 5, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N7117K), Houston, TX, Minor damage. N7117K, dwh-iws, acft departed dwh with intent to land at iws (13MI south). Acft was landing on rwy 15 grass strip at iws and pilot applied brakes and acft…
- [Accident 20210515009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210515009749A), May 15, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N5489H), Gakona, AK, Substantial damage. In cruise, power began to gradually decrease and rolled back to idle. After several seconds, mixture leaned out, engine went to cutoff, forcing a gliding…
- [Accident 20210513008889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210513008889A), May 13, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N154T), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was well rested, they had spent the night at Mud Strip. That morning they walked the strip twice checking on the condition of the runway. The runway was…
- [Accident 20210511008319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210511008319A), May 11, 2021: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N7296K), Coeur D' Alene, ID, Substantial damage. During an instructional flight the student pilot conducted a wheel landing. When the student applied the heel brakes during the rollout, the airplane veered…
- [Accident 20190330002189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190330002189A), Mar 30, 2019: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N215T), Ocean City, WA, Substantial damage. PIC stated he experienced engine problems 3 miles east of Ocean City, WA. Engine was hesitating/sputtering. Applied and removed carb heat to try to remedy the…
- [Incident 20170909017749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170909017749I), Sep 9, 2017: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N303T), Beluga, AK, No damage. While in cruise at 15OO AGL, engine had sudden, loud failure and siezed, leaking oil over windshield. Pilot landed aircraft in swampy marsh area while on…
- [Accident 20160423023939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160423023939A), Apr 23, 2016: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N247T), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was landing on gravel bar along side river, while coming to stop, pilot said he applied brakes "a little to hard" and at the same time he caught a small…
- [Accident 20140526008699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140526008699A), May 26, 2014: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N234T), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. While landing airman lost control of aircraft. Ground looped and hit two other parked aircraft.
- [Accident 20130830020259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130830020259A), Aug 30, 2013: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N224T), Rancho Palos Ve, CA, Destroyed. The engine quit during cruise. Attempts to restart by switching fuel tanks were unsuccessful. The pilot dropped the banner and made an emergency landing on the…
- [Accident 20121020025789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121020025789A), Oct 20, 2012: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N337T), Lonoake, AR, Substantial damage. This flight was conducted for the purpose of maintaining the pilots proficiency in tail wheel aircraft. The pilot was in the back seat with a passenger/pilot…
- [Incident 20120808019599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120808019599I), Aug 8, 2012: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N7532K), Minor damage. PIC back taxied for takeoff into a narrow area of a mountain lake. The pilot made a left turn during taxi to reverse course to align the aircraft with the…
- [Incident 20110604010009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110604010009I), Jun 4, 2011: Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL (N224T), Pacoima, CA, Minor damage. Pilot performed improper banner pick-up causing the banner attachment to become entangled on the tailwheel assembly. The aircraft returned for landing with the…
- [Accident 20070726014029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070726014029A), Jul 26, 2007: Piper PA18105SPEC (N197T), Kansas City, MO, Substantial damage. (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was instructing [privacy data omitted] on landing in the tailwheel airplane. They agreed on downwind that the pilot…
- [Incident 20060211001359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060211001359I), Feb 11, 2006: Piper PA18105SPEC (N230T), Steamboat Spgs, CO, Minor damage. (-23) The airplane bounced on landing at bob Adams field (sbs) runway 32 and on the second touchdown the airplane was misaligned with the runway in a counter…
- [Accident 20040501007079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040501007079A), May 1, 2004: Piper PA18105SPEC (N5483H), Laurel, MT, Substantial damage. (-23) On may 1, 2004, at approximately 1100 hours (mountain), the pilot and his passenger were flying eastbound directly over the yellowstone river, south of…
- [Accident 20040428030349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040428030349A), Apr 28, 2004: Piper PA18105SPEC (N271T), Cedartown, GA, Substantial damage. (-23) Upon landing on the grass alongside runway 28 at K4A4 (Cedartown, GA) the pilot applied the brakes. The brakes grabbed rather quickly causing the tail of…
- [Accident 20021218034009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021218034009A), Dec 18, 2002: Piper PA18105SPEC (N325T), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Mr. Drew, said that he had landed at this strip several times in the past. On the day of the accident he noticed the roll out was very short. He decided…
- [Accident 20010523010549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010523010549A), May 23, 2001: Piper PA18150 (N7155K), Wubur, WA, No damage. (-23)Aircraft was apparently contouring terrain evaluating weed control and fertilizer requirements for subsequent ground application at a later date, heading…
- [Accident 20000927041859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000927041859A), Sep 27, 2000: Piper PA18105SPEC (N5489H), Slana, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot has stated that he was making a low pass with aircraft equipped with 31" tundra tires over a unapproved runway that was covered with snow. His…
- [Accident 20000814041309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000814041309A), Aug 14, 2000: Piper PA18105SPEC (N189T), Lynchburg, VA, Substantial damage. (.4) During landing roll out on runway 3, a 5,799-foot long, 150-foot wide asphalt runway, the airplane began to turn to the right. The pilot attempted to…
- [Accident 19941103040989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941103040989A), Nov 3, 1994: Piper PA18105SPEC (N7566K), Gillette, WY, Substantial damage. Aerial cattle survey. Saw coyote in snow near cattle. Unoticed descended into snow and nosed over.
- [Incident 19931007042999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931007042999I), Oct 7, 1993: Piper PA18 (N235T), Denver, CO, Minor damage. Wind gust caused pilot to lose directional control on rollout. Aircraft ground looped. Right gear folded.
- [Accident 19920510014089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920510014089A), May 10, 1992: Piper PA18105SPEC (N7282K), Arnold, NE, Destroyed, 3 fatal. Seen coming out of low clouds. Level off stalled. Dropped to ground. One passenger in baggage area.
- [Incident 19911019047299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911019047299I), Oct 19, 1991: Piper PA18150 (N7205K), Shaniko, OR, Minor damage, 1 fatal. Pilot suffered heart attack. Daughter in rear seat landed aircraft. Departed end of runway. Pilot died at site.
- [Accident 19900803030009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900803030009A), Aug 3, 1990: Piper PA18105SPEC (N159T), Falls Creek, AK, Substantial damage. Tried to depart usable 400 foot of unimproved strip. Stalled trying to climb out of limited space.
- [Accident 19900120000759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900120000759A), Jan 20, 1990: Piper PA18105SPEC (N7216K), Longmire, WA, Destroyed, 2 fatal. Crashed into a glacier in crater on top of mt ranier. Was near service ceiling and gross weight.
- [Accident 19890918035849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890918035849A), Sep 18, 1989: Piper PA18105SPEC (N7124K), Port Moller, AK, Substantial damage. Entered area of severe turbulence to drop survival gear to a boating accident. Unable to overcome downdraft.
- [Accident 19890404006939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890404006939A), Apr 4, 1989: Piper PA18105 (N7523K), Devils Lake, ND, Substantial damage. Lost control. Aircraft ground looped on landing roll. A wing was bent upon striking thr runway.
- [Accident 19881016046999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881016046999A), Oct 16, 1988: Piper PA18105SPEC (N288T), Marion, NE, Substantial damage. Stalled on climbout. Aircraft fell into a farm field.
- [Accident 19871103062319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871103062319A), Nov 3, 1987: Piper PA18105SPEC (N5483H), Monte Vista, CO, Substantial damage. On rotation main gear off runway. Tail remained on runway. Aborted. Veered off runway. Aircraft nosed over.
- [Incident 19870804054089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870804054089I), Aug 4, 1987: Piper PA31 (N390SC), Anchorage, AK. Cabin filled with smoke after takeoff. Returned. Found the heater can burned through.
- [Accident 19870711038779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870711038779A), Jul 11, 1987: Piper PA18105SPEC (N159T), Sheep Mountain, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft stalled on final, recovered and hit a hill. The pilot was carrying a passenger in the baggage area.
- [Accident 19860908044639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860908044639A), Sep 8, 1986: Piper PA18105SPEC (N287T), Kenai, AK, Substantial damage. The aircraft flipped over in a river while attempting a takeoff from a muddy gravel bar.
- [Incident 19850509036709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850509036709I), May 9, 1985: Piper PA18105SPEC (N7556K), Blythe, CA, Minor damage. During turn from base to final, wingtip struck water. Aircraft went into river and flipped over. Pilots swam ashore
- [Incident 19840130011199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840130011199I), Jan 30, 1984: Piper PA18105SPEC (N7299K), Watertown, SD, Minor damage. Ski equipped aircraft broke through the crusted snow landing on a farm field. Snapped off the left ski.
- [Accident 19831127060179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831127060179A), Nov 27, 1983: Piper PA18S105SPEC (N300T), Oceanside, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost directional control during landing and aircraft crashed into fence off side of runway.
- [Accident 19831008053589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831008053589A), Oct 8, 1983: Piper PA18S105SPEC (N338T), Wichita Falls, TX, Substantial damage. Aircraft ran off runway onto soft berm and ground looped.
- [Incident 19830727061909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830727061909I), Jul 27, 1983: Piper PA18105SPEC (N171T), Cordova, AK, Minor damage. Left main wheel sank into soft sand while landing on a beach. Airplane nosed over. Incoming tide washed it away.
- [Accident 19820817038779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820817038779A), Aug 17, 1982: Piper PA18150 (N154T), Watertown, SD, Destroyed. Entered a high speed stall in a steep turn at 50 feet AGL. Aircraft rolled inverted and crashed. High humidity.
- [Accident 19820608020819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820608020819A), Jun 8, 1982: Piper PA18105 (N278T), Dillingham, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Aircraft crashed into side of mountain for unknown reasons.
- [Accident 19810531038839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810531038839A), May 31, 1981: Piper PA18105SPEC (N197T), Opa Locka, FL, Substantial damage. Ground looped tail wheel type arplane on landing.
- [Accident 19800330008389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800330008389A), Mar 30, 1980: Piper PA18105 (N338T), Possum Kingdom, TX, Substantial damage. Lost control of airplane on landing roll. Ran off runway and nosed over. Strong gusty surface wind.
- [Incident 19790525027739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790525027739I), May 25, 1979: Piper PA18 (N333GH), Moab, UT, Substantial damage. Pilot allowed aircraft to strike dirt mound after takeoff, aircraft flipped over.
- [Accident 19790422009849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790422009849A), Apr 22, 1979: Piper PA18105 (N331T), Lancaster, PA, Substantial damage. Pilot made a sharp turn at end of runway. Lost directional control. Nothing found wrong with brakes.
- [Accident 19781013034939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781013034939A), Oct 13, 1978: Piper PA18S125 (N302T), Bozeman, MT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Recovery date 10/15/78.
- [Accident 19780822024319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780822024319A), Aug 22, 1978: Piper PA18105SPEC (N206T), Alpine,Tx, TX, Substantial damage. Plt elected to land on closed rwy.
- [Accident 19770813024709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770813024709A), Aug 13, 1977: Piper PA18105SPEC (N217T), Manhatton, KS, Substantial damage. Wind gusting to 20.
- [Accident 19760223007049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19760223007049A), Feb 23, 1976: Piper PA18105SPEC (N326T), Milwaukee, WI, Substantial damage. Plt wearing unusually large shoes. Inadvertently apld l brake when making rudder correction.
- [Accident 19751012032009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19751012032009A), Oct 12, 1975: Piper PA18105SPEC (N234T), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Plt pulled mixture control for carb heat. Mixture had been repositioned,not iaw install drawings.

All 55: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105-special/incidents.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (339, first 50)

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

- [STC SA01233SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01233SE): Fabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assembly. ABI, LLC
- [STC SA02571SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02571SE): Installation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display). Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01800SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01800SE): Fabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA01861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01861SE): Fabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller. TCW Technologies, LLC
- [STC SA12428CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12428CH): Installation of the Lycoming Engines Electronic Ignition System (EIS). Lycoming Engines, An Operating Division of AVCO Corporation
- [STC SA04837NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04837NY): Installation of AeroLED's Holdings, LLC., position lights, navigation lights, strobe lights and beacon lights. AeroLED's Holdings, LLC
- [STC SA12406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA12406WI): Installation of a Garmin AXIS Flight Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04652CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04652CH): To allow use of 100R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SA02636SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02636SE): Installation of Garmin GPS 175 Navigation System and GNX 375 Navigation System with ADS-B In/Out Transponder. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02019SE-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02019SE-D): Installation of Garmin Model GTN 625/635/650; 725/750 Navigation System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA01147WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01147WI): Installation of Concorde FLA or VRSLA series batteries in Piper Light Airplanes. Concorde Battery Corporation
- [STC SA02511SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02511SE): Installation of replacement fuel quantity indicator sending unit(s). CiES Inc
- [STC SA02525LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02525LA): Installation of Wheel and Brake Assemblies. Game Aerospace LLC
- [STC SA01704LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01704LA): Installation of the Grove Disk Brake System. Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems Inc
- [STC SA02211AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02211AK): Installation of components to change thrust line orientation. Steve Pierce
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA02200AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02200AK): Fabrication of replacement engine exhaust system assembly (P/N PA18ESA). Power Flow Systems Inc
- [STC SA02738CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02738CH): Installation of L-3 Communications Avionics Systems. Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA04046CH PAGE 2](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04046CH%20PAGE%202): Installation of L-3 GENESIS (TM) Electronic Standby Instrument System (ESI-500/MAG-500). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC SA7965SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7965SW): Application of fabric and polyurethane finishing system. Shady Aviation LLC
- [STC SA11854CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11854CH): Installation of modified exhaust system in lieu of original components. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA04378CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04378CH): Installation of an engine modified per STC SE04349CH. SureFly Partners Ltd
- [STC SA11841BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA11841BO): Installation of T3 Tailwheel Suspension System suspension. T3 Tailwheel Suspension System
- [STC SA02764SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02764SE): Installation of Acme Aero Shock landing gear shock absorbers. Acme Suspensions LLC
- [STC SA02765SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02765SE): Installation of Acme Stinger tailwheel landing gear shock absorber. Acme Suspensions LLC
- [STC SA02594SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02594SE): SkyView HDX Instrumentation and Autopilot System manufactured. Dynon Avionics
- [STC SA02386AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02386AK): Replacement of existing landing and/or taxi light reflector and bulbs with Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting systems. AeroLED's Holding LLC
- [STC SA03898NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA03898NY): Installation and maintenance of ORATEX covering and coating material. Aircraft Design & Certification Ltd
- [STC SA01343WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01343WI): Installation of B&C Specialty Products BC400 alternator. B & C Specialty Products Inc
- [STC SA04568CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04568CH): Installation of the uAvionix tailBeaconX, a tail mounted position light with integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) Out and 1090MHz Mode-S transponder functionality. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA02580AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02580AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Replacement Suspension. Airframes Alaska LLC
- [STC SA02582AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02582AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Brake Pedal and Master Cylinder Assembly. Airframes Alaska LLC
- [STC SA02658SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02658SE): Installation of Garmin GI 275 Multi-Function Display System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA02579AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02579AK): Installation of Swing bar. Willow Mountain Ranch
- [STC SA02532AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02532AT): Installation of subject Michelin tires on appropriate aircraft. For Michelin 5, 6, 8, and 10-inch rim diameter tires on General Aviation Aircraft. Michelin North America Inc
- [STC SA1191SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1191SO): Installation of Aqua Model1500 floats. Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [STC SA01899WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01899WI): Installation of Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System. Garmin International Inc
- [STC SA04563AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA04563AT): Installation of Sensenich propeller model 2G0M6 C82BGF or 2G0M7 C82BGF. Sensenich Propeller Company
- [STC SP04490AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SP04490AT): Installation of Sensenich propeller model 2G0M8/C82BGF. Sensenich Propeller Company
- [STC SA02576AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02576AK): Installation of Cleveland and ABI, LLC Wheel and Brake Kits. ABI LLC
- [STC SA02233AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02233AK): Installation of high visibility fuel sight gauge. Dakota Cub Aircraft Inc
- [STC SA00417BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00417BO): Installation of T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems Suspension. T3 Tailwheel Suspension Systems
- [STC SA02175AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02175AK): Fabrication of Airframes Alaska LLC Heavy Duty Standard Length or 3-inch Extended Main Landing Gear. Airframes Alaska LLC
- [STC SA01606CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01606CH): Installation of alternate electro-hydraulic power pack system for operation of main wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-180](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-180): Installation of Wipaire Skis, Inc. (Aircraft Skis) (FluiDyne) (Federal) Main Skis, Model C2200, Tail Ski, Model CTF2200 or CT3000, and Parts Kit No. W-PMA-001, issued February 26, 2001. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA3-328](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3-328): Installation of Model C-2200 main skis and Model AWT-2500 or AWT-2500A tail wheel skis. F.Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services
- [STC SA02987CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02987CH): Installation of the Electroair Electronic Ignition System. Electroair Acquisition Corporation
- [STC SA00954WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954WI): Installation of Concorde RG Series Batteries in Piper Single Engine Airplanes. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA02534AK](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA02534AK): Installation of Airframes Alaska Aluminum Lift Struts. Airframes Alaska LLC
- [STC SA01967WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01967WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas. General Aviation Modifications Inc

All 339: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105-special/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (471, first 50)

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-R](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID139218545420260806152425.0001): Fuel Quantity Indication Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [S1069](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID113256326820260806152332.0001): 100R Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jul 20, 2026
- [210608](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID126781545220260701191843.0001): G35 Foam Insert. EarthX, Inc. · PMA PQ05466NM · Modification part · Jun 4, 2026
- [76001](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID195890694020260330121145.0001): Grove Disc Brake System. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Modification part · Mar 18, 2026
- [76002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID150907169420260330121146.0001): Grove Disc Brake System. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Modification part · Mar 18, 2026
- [76000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID118915006620260330121143.0001): Grove Disc Brake System. Game Aerospace, LLC · PMA PQ00052CB · Modification part · Mar 18, 2026
- [V674903-91](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID157004670620260423211206.0001): Leaded and Unleaded Automotive Gasoline. Air Plains Services Corp · PMA PQ3524CE · Modification part · Aug 29, 2025
- [300001-AS-AAD-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID189018217420260513140941.0001): Shock Assembly, Cub 3.0+ Length, Heavy. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 300001-AS-AAD-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [200000-AS-AAS-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID166566609020260513140945.0001): Stinger Dual Bolt Standard Shock. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 200000-AS-AAS-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [200002-AS-AAS-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID156408866720260513140948.0001): Stinger Dual Bolt Light Shock. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 200002-AS-AAS-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [200001-AS-AAS-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID155190170020260513140947.0001): Stinger Single Bolt Standard Shock. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 200001-AS-AAS-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [300000-AS-AAD-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID153279178820260513140940.0001): Shock Assembly, Cub Standard Length, Heavy. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 300000-AS-AAD-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [300003-AS-AAD-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID147563753420260513140944.0001): Shock Assembly, Cub 3.0+ Length, Light. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 300003-AS-AAD-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [300002-AS-AAD-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID133785033820260513140942.0001): Shock Assembly, Cub Standard Length, Light. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 300002-AS-AAD-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [200003-AS-AAS-AA](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID124450920320260513140950.0001): Stinger Single Bolt Light Shock. ACME Aero Suspensions LLC · PMA PQ00058EB · Replaces 200003-AS-AAS-AA · Jul 8, 2025
- [LSM-200-700-11](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID187312814920250417183925.0001): Hub Cap Assy. Whelen Aerospace Technologies · PMA PQ1372CE · Modification part · Dec 10, 2024
- [110HS](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID193059656020240221142908.0001): Drain Valve Assembly. Saf-Air Products Inc · PMA PQ2036CE · Replaces CAV-110H-4 · Jan 30, 2024
- [110SS](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID184612663120240221142904.0001): Drain Valve Assembly. Saf-Air Products Inc · PMA PQ2036CE · Replaces CAV-110 · Jan 30, 2024
- [AF18-4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID831508475420210727025117.0001): 4 Inch Wider Frame Assembly Fuselage. Airframes Alaska LLC · PMA PQ3848CE · Modification part · Jun 28, 2021
- [AF18](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID603508801520210727025115.0001): Frame Assembly Fuselage. Airframes Alaska LLC · PMA PQ3848CE · Modification part · Jun 28, 2021
- [409-00003-002](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DRSDOCID389167083420210702175234.0001): Internal Battery Pack, Refresh. Aspen Avionics · PMA PQ03868SW · Modification part · Jan 20, 2021
- [1049-4000-03-001C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FB6A4D62429A217F86258633006145AB.0001): Roll Steering Converter. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4201-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ED78E4F8D3C63347862586330061461D.0001): Annunciator Kit GDC31. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4200-20](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CBC6239248334CCE86258633006145E5.0001): Connector Kit GDC31. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4200-50](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/86CBD103649292948625863300614693.0001): Isolation Coupler Installation Kit. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4000-03-001B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/80F9B5EC9801FD16862586330061456E.0001): Roll Steering Converter. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [1049-4801-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/39A0DF401545910A8625863300614652.0001): Isolation Coupler. DAC International · PMA PQ05446NM · Modification part · Nov 30, 2020
- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1C1EF6CEE5DC2EE862585990051C803.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jun 7, 2020
- [CC15723-00](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CAC3C5DDB21989FE86258593004FF0A6.0001): Leading Edge Tip Cover, Left Hand. Carbon Concepts LLC · PMA PQ04422CE · Replaces 15723-00 15723-000 · Mar 1, 2020
- [CC15723-01](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/609390B635512F5286258593004FF0DB.0001): Leading Edge Tip Cover, Right Hand. Carbon Concepts LLC · PMA PQ04422CE · Replaces 15723-01 15723-001 · Mar 1, 2020
- [2103](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B20F0FB3FB4275E386258439006DFBD4.0001): Extended Baggage Compartment. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC · PMA PQ2509CE · Modification part · Dec 18, 2019
- [9100-001-C](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DD343890DCD8BFDB86258569004013FB.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-D](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C7B6725B325949E98625856900401478.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9200-000-B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/BD58B0712CA0C6AA86258569004016AD.0001): MaxPulse Landing Light Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-G](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/ADE62C91D97E8B788625856900401557.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-E](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A37F050253EE808A86258569004014BA.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9200-000-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8E10EF4D973C1D6D8625856900401662.0001): MaxPulse Landing Light Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-A](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/62DC748A2B9B1D9386258569004012FD.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-F](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3746AAB4CC0D6883862585690040151B.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-B](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/32446D71EB78157686258569004013B2.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [9100-001-H](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1AEB415100FB45D8862585690040159F.0001): MaxDim Lamp Intensity Controller. Seaton Engineering Corporation · PMA PQ2574NM · Modification part · Sep 3, 2019
- [MDL FWI660-90](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/29970F80633E018B862581FB0062BFBF.0001): Tow Hook Install. Fliegen Works Inc · PMA PQ2380NM · Modification part · Nov 15, 2017
- [RR-1114.2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FD7DE8E2D9349D178625816B0071DC1E.0001): Oil Cooler 10 Element. Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R7/180-9](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E7B9FF8E9FCA865F8625816B0071D7E5.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Rear (O-360 9 Ele.). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R7/150-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E2C94544C0918BAE8625816B0071D7A7.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Rear (O-320 10 Ele.). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R11/180](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DA364CC62470C84B8625816B0071DADE.0001): Baffle Assembly- Right Front (O-320). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R9/180](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CA65E98B13D0B40A8625816B0071D922.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Front (O-360). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R9/150](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C0DAAA06976B91828625816B0071D8E3.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Front (O-320). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R11/150](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B3ADD9588CD668038625816B0071DA5E.0001): Baffle Assembly- Right Front (O-320). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R10/150](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AC99E27F42EF94118625816B0071D962.0001): Baffle Assembly- Right Rear (O-320). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105-special/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Piper PA-18 105](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-105): 57 registered aircraft, registry code 7101809

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