# Piper PA-18-125

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 7101812
- Manufacturer (registry): PIPER
- Model: PA-18-125
- 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: 90
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125

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 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 (90, first 50)

- [N100SX](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N100SX): [King Samuel E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KING%20SAMUEL%20E), [Battle Mountain, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Battle%20Mountain), built 1951, S/N 18-709
- [N1011A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1011A): [Machamer John K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MACHAMER%20JOHN%20K), [Gettysburg, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Gettysburg), built 1950, S/N 18-582
- [N1017A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1017A): [Ellis Wendell K](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ELLIS%20WENDELL%20K), [Gakona, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Gakona), built 1950, S/N 18-587
- [N1029A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1029A): [Lange Cole Kenneth](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANGE%20COLE%20KENNETH), [Oglala, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Oglala), built 1954, S/N 18-600
- [N102T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N102T): [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1954, S/N 18-2216, Registration pending
- [N1042A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1042A): [Petrie Michael](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PETRIE%20MICHAEL), [Chugiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Chugiak), built 1951, S/N 18-616
- [N1048A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1048A): [Underdahl Kirby L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UNDERDAHL%20KIRBY%20L), [Hamilton, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Hamilton), built 1951, S/N 18-626
- [N1050A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1050A): [Mcmahan Charles B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCMAHAN%20CHARLES%20B), [Gakona, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Gakona), built 1951, S/N 18-628
- [N10572](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N10572): [Jefferson Jake O](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JEFFERSON%20JAKE%20O), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), S/N 18-933
- [N1069A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1069A): [Lemmer Mark D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LEMMER%20MARK%20D), [Atkinson, NE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NE/Atkinson), built 1951, S/N 18-652
- [N1075A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1075A): [Bates Hobart C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BATES%20HOBART%20C), [Dexter, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Dexter), built 1951, S/N 18-667
- [N1103A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1103A): [Umlauf Paul M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/UMLAUF%20PAUL%20M), [Soldotna, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Soldotna), built 1951, S/N 18-691
- [N1104A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1104A): [Hill Brock E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HILL%20BROCK%20E), [Palouse, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Palouse), built 1951, S/N 18-692
- [N1105A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1105A): [Van Voast Mark A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VAN%20VOAST%20MARK%20A), [Turner, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Turner), built 1951, S/N 18-693
- [N1106A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1106A): [Mountain Air Spray Co](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20SPRAY%20CO), [Craig, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Craig), built 1951, S/N 18-694
- [N1111A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1111A): [Knutson Wayne R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KNUTSON%20WAYNE%20R), [Tioga, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Tioga), built 1951, S/N 18-703
- [N1112A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1112A): [Ballek Jeffery A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BALLEK%20JEFFERY%20A), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), built 1951, S/N 18-704
- [N1129A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1129A): [Bredin William B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BREDIN%20WILLIAM%20B), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1951, S/N 18-722
- [N1149A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1149A): [Fodor Scott M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FODOR%20SCOTT%20M), [Barryton, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Barryton), built 1951, S/N 18-743
- [N1150A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1150A): [Mountain Air Spray Company](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MOUNTAIN%20AIR%20SPRAY%20COMPANY), [Craig, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Craig), built 1951, S/N 18-744
- [N1151A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1151A): [Langdon William W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANGDON%20WILLIAM%20W), [Lebanon, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Lebanon), built 1951, S/N 18-745
- [N1153A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1153A): [Holder Robert W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HOLDER%20ROBERT%20W), [Pittsfield, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Pittsfield), built 1968, S/N 18-747
- [N1169A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1169A): [K-Air Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K-AIR%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Gakona, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Gakona), built 1951, S/N 18-767
- [N1170A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1170A): [Abbott Barry R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ABBOTT%20BARRY%20R), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1951, S/N 18-768
- [N1195A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1195A): [Parker Stephen H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PARKER%20STEPHEN%20H), [Montgomery, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Montgomery), built 1951, S/N 18-803
- [N1197A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1197A): [Bouchard Ron](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOUCHARD%20RON), [Lambert, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Lambert), built 1951, S/N 18-804
- [N1210A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1210A): [Caneen Jeremy M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CANEEN%20JEREMY%20M), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1951, S/N 18-823
- [N1221A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1221A): [Gerbi Charles R Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GERBI%20CHARLES%20R%20TRUSTEE), [Auke Bay, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Auke%20Bay), built 1951, S/N 18-832
- [N1233A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1233A): [Decker Leon T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DECKER%20LEON%20T), [Hollister, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Hollister), built 1951, S/N 18-848
- [N1238A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1238A): [Arnold Joe R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARNOLD%20JOE%20R), [Burns, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Burns), built 1951, S/N 18-1031
- [N1246A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1246A): [Gay Ranch Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GAY%20RANCH%20INC), [Broadus, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Broadus), built 1951, S/N 18-1039
- [N1249A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1249A): [Airmotive Service LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRMOTIVE%20SERVICE%20LLC), [Brigham City, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Brigham%20City), built 1951, S/N 18-1042
- [N1253A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1253A): [Lange Keith J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LANGE%20KEITH%20J), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1951, S/N 18-1049
- [N1258A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1258A): [Lake Country Lodge Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LAKE%20COUNTRY%20LODGE%20INC), [Port Alsworth, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Port%20Alsworth), S/N 18-1053
- [N1259A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1259A): [High Exposure Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HIGH%20EXPOSURE%20INC), [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington), built 1951, S/N 18-1054
- [N125FG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N125FG): [State Of Alaska](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STATE%20OF%20ALASKA), [Kodiak, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kodiak), built 1951, S/N 18-1046
- [N1263A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1263A): [Murphy Janet A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MURPHY%20JANET%20A), [Stafford, KS](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KS/Stafford), built 1951, S/N 18-1059
- [N1268A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1268A): [Tegerdine Charley D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TEGERDINE%20CHARLEY%20D), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1951, S/N 18-1063
- [N1283A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1283A): [Fritz David A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRITZ%20DAVID%20A), [Wasilla, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Wasilla), built 1951, S/N 18-1087
- [N1294A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1294A): [Hubbard John H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HUBBARD%20JOHN%20H), [Riverside, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Riverside), S/N 18-1097
- [N1304A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1304A): [Bilben Steve W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BILBEN%20STEVE%20W), [Kasilof, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Kasilof), built 1951, S/N 18-1108
- [N1305A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1305A): [Air Dakota Flite Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20DAKOTA%20FLITE%20INC), [Hettinger, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Hettinger), built 1951, S/N 18-1109
- [N1312A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1312A): [Bowen Haldor S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWEN%20HALDOR%20S), [Sandpoint, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Sandpoint), built 1951, S/N 18-1114
- [N1314A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1314A): [K & D Livestock Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20%26%20D%20LIVESTOCK%20INC), [Volborg, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Volborg), built 1951, S/N 18-1120
- [N1317A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1317A): [Dixon Douglas C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DIXON%20DOUGLAS%20C), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), built 1951, S/N 18-1124
- [N1322A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1322A): [Wrobel Sean M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WROBEL%20SEAN%20M), [Weatherford, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Weatherford), built 1951, S/N 18-1128
- [N1324A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1324A): [Jagow Charles P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JAGOW%20CHARLES%20P), [Fairbanks, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Fairbanks), built 1951, S/N 18-1134
- [N1334A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1334A): [Browne Alfred A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWNE%20ALFRED%20A), [Gardnerville, NV](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NV/Gardnerville), built 1951, S/N 18-1147
- [N1336A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1336A): [Pluhar Charles J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLUHAR%20CHARLES%20J), [Cohagen, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Cohagen), built 1951, S/N 18-1151
- [N1348A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1348A): [Miller Adam S](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MILLER%20ADAM%20S), [Bend, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Bend), S/N 18-1175

All 90: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125/aircraft.md

## NTSB investigations (82, 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 ANC26LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA065), Jun 24, 2026: Piper PA-18-125 (N7178K), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC26LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA046), May 31, 2026: Piper PA-18-125 (N1888A), South Van Horn, AK, substantial damage, investigation ongoing
- [NTSB ANC18CA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC18CA017), Nov 29, 2017: Piper PA 18-125 (N1386A), Nikolai, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper decision to contact an unsuitable landing surface, which resulted in a nose-over.
- [NTSB ANC17LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC17LA016), Feb 9, 2017: Piper PA18 (N1268A), Sterling, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s loss of control while maneuvering for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ANC13CA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13CA006), Oct 20, 2012: Piper PA-18-125 (N3360P), Cordova, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC11CA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA029), May 6, 2011: Piper PA-18-125 (N1129A), Cordova, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's loss of aircraft control during final approach in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ANC10LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC10LA007), Nov 3, 2009: Piper PA-18-160 (N1042A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC09LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09LA103), Sep 18, 2009: Piper PA-18 (N1169A), Nabesna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area with an unfavorable wind.
- [NTSB ANC08CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA068), May 17, 2008: Piper PA-18 (N1912A), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC08CA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA009), Oct 24, 2007: Piper PA-18 (N1602A), Pilot Point, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a loss of control, and an in-flight collision with terrain. Factors associated with the…
- [NTSB ANC03LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA124), Sep 23, 2003: Piper PA-18-150 (N1386A), Tanana, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll, which resulted in an overrun and nose down. Factors contributing to the accident were gusty winds, and restricted aileron…
- [NTSB ANC02LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA067), Jul 2, 2002: Piper PA-18 (N1129A), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which resulted in a turbulence encounter and subsequent collision with a river embankment during maneuvering flight. A contributing factor was the presence…
- [NTSB ANC02LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC02LA048), Jun 13, 2002: Piper PA-18 (N1888A), Fairbanks, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground.
- [NTSB ANC00LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00LA112), Sep 2, 2000: Piper PA-18 (N10572), Mcgrath, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate removal of frost from the airplane, and the inadvertent stall during takeoff. A factor was wind gusts.
- [NTSB ANC00TA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC00TA109), Aug 29, 2000: Piper PA-18 (N125FG), Port Heiden, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and in-flight planning/decisions. Factors in the accident were turbulence, and a downdraft.
- [NTSB DEN00FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA021), Nov 28, 1999: Piper PA-18-125 (N1132A), Afton, WY, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: Failure of the pilot to remove frost from the wings prior to takeoff, causing an inadvertent stall/spin on initial climbout. Factors included exceeding the aircraft's certificated gross weight, and…
- [NTSB ANC99LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA113), Aug 14, 1999: Piper PA-18 (N1386A), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions during takeoff. A factor was a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC99LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA158), Jun 5, 1999: Piper PA-18 (N1195A), Ekwok, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions. Factors in the accident were a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop.
- [NTSB ANC98LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA093), Jul 9, 1998: Piper PA-18 (N1602A), Palmer, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to identify an unsafe/hazardous condition. A related factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB ANC97LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA091), Jun 26, 1997: Piper PA-18 (N1386A), Chugiak, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: water contamination in the fuel, the second pilot's inadequate preflight/preparation to ensure all water was drained from the airplane fuel tanks, and inadequate supervision by the first pilot (CFI).…
- [NTSB FTW97LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA038), Nov 9, 1996: Piper PA-18-125 (N1334A), Westcliffe, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB ANC95TA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95TA067), Jun 3, 1995: Piper PA-18-150 (N125FG), Sand Point, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The premature castoring of the tailwheel steering mechanism. A factor associated the accident is the added degree of difficulty in handling airplanes equipped with oversize 'tundra' tires.
- [NTSB LAX93LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA079), Dec 31, 1992: Piper PA-18-125 (N3872C), Herald, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN A PROPER DESCENT RATE AND HIS FAILURE TO TAKE TIMELY REMEDIAL ACTION TO CORRECT A HIGH SINK RATE PRIOR TO COLLIDING WITH THE GROUND.
- [NTSB CHI92DCJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92DCJ01), Jan 5, 1992: Piper PA-18-125 (N1217A), Ashby, NE, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL WHILE MANEUVERING.
- [NTSB ANC92LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA011), Oct 26, 1991: Piper PA-18 (N1887A), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED.
- [NTSB ANC91LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA124), Aug 14, 1991: Piper PA-18 (N1017A), Eagle River, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING CLIMBOUT AND LACK OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS BOTH THE DOWNDRAFT AND GUSTING WIND.
- [NTSB SEA91LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA085), Apr 13, 1991: Piper PA-18-125 (N1322A), Ekalaka, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING ROLL. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LANDING SURFACE WAS COVERED WITH SLUSH, SNOW WAS FALLING AND OBSCURED THE…
- [NTSB SEA90LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA076), May 7, 1990: Piper PA-18-125 (N1011A), Rogerson, ID, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL FLIGHT BELOW SAFE ALTITUDES WHILE ENGAGED IN LOW-ALTITUDE 'BUZZING' ACTIVITIES.
- [NTSB DEN89LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA190), Aug 7, 1989: Piper PA-18-125 (N1322A), Ekalaka, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: MISJUDGEMENT OF THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN OF THE LANDING AREA AND COLLISION WITH A POST. THE DOWNHILL TERRAIN CONDITION AND LOCATION OF THE FENCE POST WERE…
- [NTSB DEN88FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA062), Feb 4, 1988: Piper PA-18-125 (N1153A), Brighton, CO, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN88FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA001), Oct 1, 1987: Piper PA-18-125 (N1377A), Miles City, MT, substantial damage, 1 fatal
- [NTSB MIA87LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA128), Apr 5, 1987: Piper PA-18-125 (N9663H), Ft.Lauderdale, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA85LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA148), Jun 25, 1985: Piper PA-18 (N16688), Bellevue, WA, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC85LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC85LA038), Jan 8, 1985: Piper PA-18 (N1912A), Shaktoolik, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN85LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA049), Dec 25, 1984: Piper PA-18 (N1212A), Cody, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC84LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA028), Jan 8, 1984: Piper PA-18 (N1317A), Talkeetna, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX82DA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA359), Sep 27, 1982: Piper PA-18 (N1851A), Casa Grande, AZ, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB DEN81FTI17](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FTI17), Sep 1, 1981: Piper PA-18 (N1334A), Buffalo, MT, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC81DAA21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC81DAA21), Jul 29, 1981: Piper PA-18A (N1213A), Bettles, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA81DYM30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81DYM30), Jun 26, 1981: Piper PA-18 (N1132A), Cove, OR, destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80DAG37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAG37-131603), Mar 14, 1980: Piper PA-18 (N6292C), Tonsina Lodge, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA043-202550), May 22, 1978: Piper PA-18 (N1256A), Upland, CA, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB OAK78DVD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK78DVD24), Apr 2, 1978: Piper PA-18 (N5580V), Stockton, CA, substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA038), Sep 6, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N1168A), Jamestown, ND, destroyed, 1 fatal
- [NTSB ANC77DAH24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAH24), Sep 2, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N1195A), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC77DAG50](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG50), Mar 30, 1977: Piper PA-18 (N1258A), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76DTC31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76DTC31), Apr 13, 1976: Piper PA-18 (N1112A), Sheridan, WY, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75AA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75AA073), Apr 8, 1975: Piper PA-18 (N7711B), Merrill Pass, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal
- [NTSB DEN75DTE56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DTE56), Mar 12, 1975: Piper PA-18 (N1170A), Wray, CO, substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74DAG15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG15-201626), Aug 10, 1973: Piper PA-18S (N1373A), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage

All 82: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (74, 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 20260530005839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260530005839A), May 30, 2026: Piper PA-18-125 (N1888A), Fairbanks, AK, Substantial damage. Landed on a riverbank. During rollout, left tire hit a depression in the sand, the pilot subsesqentialy lost control of the airplane which nosed over on the…
- [Accident 20171129022329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171129022329A), Nov 29, 2017: Piper PA-18-125 (N1386A), Tatitna, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot was doing a test landing to determine the depth and drag of the snow. Upon the first pass and initial touchdown there was excessive and unforeseen…
- [Accident 20170208007499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170208007499A), Feb 8, 2017: Piper PA-18-125 (N1268A), Soldotna, AK, Substantial damage. Statement from pilot- Pilot departed private airstrip at 1435 and flew towards kenai river and made a right hand turn. At this time the pilot reported that she…
- [Accident 20121020023449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20121020023449A), Oct 20, 2012: Piper PA-18-125 (N3360P), Cordova, AK, Substantial damage. The pilot lined up with the small dirt strip, on roll out the sun blocked some of the visibility through the windscreen. At 400 feet down the strip the right…
- [Accident 20110506013959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110506013959A), May 6, 2011: Piper PA-18-125 (N1129A), Cordova, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot reported hitting a sinker (wind downdraft) seconds before touching down during a beach landing at okalee spit 53 miles se of Cordova. Pilot stated flaps…
- [Accident 20091103051279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091103051279A), Nov 3, 2009: Piper PA-18-125 (N1042A), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. According to the pilot, the aircraft hit a rock on take off which subsequently collapsed the aircrafts main landing gear causing substantial damage. The…
- [Accident 20090918025619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090918025619A), Sep 18, 2009: Piper PA-18-125 (N1169A), Nabesna, AK, Substantial damage. Pilot was departing river bar with one passenger. Winds were light but shifting. After liftoff pilot realized that wind had shifted and was now a tailwind.…
- [Accident 20080517835349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080517835349A), May 17, 2008: Piper PA18125 (N1912A), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On landing runway 25 at mri the pilot was unable to control the aircraft. The aircraft veered off the runway, hit both wings and the engine of the…
- [Accident 20071024824559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071024824559A), Oct 24, 2007: Piper PA18125 (N1602A), Pilot Point, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) According to the Pilot, while landing to the east on a gravel strip near dog salmon river lodge, the wind shifted direction from a strong gusty left…
- [Incident 20060523008229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060523008229I), May 23, 2006: Piper PA18125 (N1386A), Chigagoft Bay, AK, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot and 1 pax took off in 30KT gusty right hand crosswind on a sloped beach. After take off pilot encountered wind gust that drifted airplane over the…
- [Incident 20040818022169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040818022169I), Aug 18, 2004: Piper PA18125 (N1334A), Erie, CO, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot stated the aircraft swerved while attempting to take off at Erie 48V. The aircraft hit a runway sign breaking the left main landing gear.
- [Accident 20030923036399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030923036399A), Sep 23, 2003: Piper PA18125 (N1386A), Tanana, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot stated that 20 knot winds and low level turbulence at tree-top level, light winds with occasional gusts at the surface caused the left wing to…
- [Accident 20020702016729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020702016729A), Jul 2, 2002: Piper PA18125 (N1129A), Talkeetna, AK, No damage. (-23) On July 2, 2002, a float equipped Piper PA-18-125, aircraft N1129A, registered to and piloted by william j. fitzgerald was involved in an aircraft near…
- [Accident 20020613011529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020613011529A), Jun 13, 2002: Piper PA18125 (N1888A), Fairbanks, AK, No damage. (.19) On June 13, 2002, about 0815 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire-equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1888A, sustained substantial damage during landing at…
- [Incident 20020506007559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020506007559I), May 6, 2002: Piper PA18125 (N1233A), Los Banos, CA, Minor damage. (-23) Both pilots indicated that upon landing on runway 32, at Los Banos airport, Mr. Decker, who was flying, landed hard and bounced into the air. A gust of…
- [Accident 20000902042319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000902042319A), Sep 2, 2000: Piper PA18125 (N10572), Mcgrath, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On September 2, 2000, about 0800 Alaska daylight time, a Piper PA-18 tundra tire equipped airplane, N10572, sustained substantial damage when it collided…
- [Accident 20000829042339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000829042339A), Aug 29, 2000: Piper PA18125 (N125FG), Port Heiden, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) As per standard fish and game procedures, pilot flew up to the head of the canyon, turned and proceeded to descend and fly downstream in order to count…
- [Incident 20000513034029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000513034029I), May 13, 2000: Piper PA18125 (N125FG), Kodiak, AK, Minor damage. (-23)Aircraft landed at Kodiak, cleared for touch and go. Aircraft rolled approx 200 yds and right wheel strut folded under. Pilot stated crosswind was also a…
- [Accident 19991128040319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991128040319A), Nov 28, 1999: Piper PA18125 (N1132A), Afton, WY, No damage. (-23) Pilot departed airport in cold foggy weather with possible icing condition. Probable loss of control after takeoff.
- [Accident 19990813012039A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990813012039A), Aug 13, 1999: Piper PA18125 (N1386A), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (Tty) acft ground looped on takeoff. (.19) on August 13, 1999, about 1705 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1386A, sustained…
- [Incident 19990720025109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990720025109I), Jul 20, 1999: Piper PA18125 (N1855A), Pasco, WA, Minor damage. (-23) Flight instructor failed to initiate appropriate corrective action resulting in propeller striking the asphalt.
- [Accident 19990605046759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990605046759A), Jun 5, 1999: Piper PA18125 (N1195A), Ekwok, AK, No damage. (-23) On June 5, 1999 about 1200 Alaska daylight time, a tundra tire equipped Piper PA-18 airplane, N1195A, sustained substantial damage while landing at a…
- [Incident 19990222012589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990222012589I), Feb 22, 1999: Piper STCPA18 (N1106A), Craig, CO, Minor damage. Pilot blain tucker was demonstrating emergency landings with a blown tire on right side. His boot's heel was on the brake on the right side when he sat the…
- [Accident 19980709023889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980709023889A), Jul 9, 1998: Piper PA18125 (N1602A), Palmer, AK, Substantial damage. Tundra tires. Landed on remote strip. Hit a ditch. Nosed down. Wind pushed tail over. (From .4) the certificated private pilot landed in a remote, off-airport…
- [Accident 19970626016009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970626016009A), Jun 26, 1997: Piper PA18125 (N1386A), Birchwood, AK, Substantial damage. Lost power on climbout. Turned back landed in trees. Fuel selector o ring split. No detenies. Water in magas fuel.
- [Accident 19961109035019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961109035019A), Nov 9, 1996: Piper PA18125 (N1334A), Westcliffe, CO, Substantial damage. Aircraft flipped over on landing.
- [Incident 19960930033409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960930033409I), Sep 30, 1996: Piper PA18125 (N1602A), Wasilla, AK, Minor damage. Narrative: while practicing touch and go's at new Wasilla Airport, pilot heard loud bang on take off, observed right MLG handing down, contacted a…
- [Accident 19950602037879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950602037879A), Jun 2, 1995: Piper PA18150 (N125FG), Sand Point, AK, Substantial damage. Landed tundra tire equipped PA180N paved runway. Veered sharply collapsing left gear. Anticastor malajusted.
- [Incident 19941022043209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941022043209I), Oct 22, 1994: Piper PA18125 (N1233A), Livermore, CA. Lost power en route. Safe off airport landing. Engine had swallowed NR1 cylinder exhaust valve.
- [Accident 19921230051969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921230051969A), Dec 30, 1992: Piper PA18125 (N3872C), Herald, CA, Substantial damage. Impacted in open field after developing high sink rate on final. Landing gear hit bystander. No solo endorsement.
- [Accident 19920105000869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920105000869A), Jan 5, 1992: Piper PA18125 (N1217A), Ashby, NE, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. On search for hunters. Dived over hunters. Pulled up vertical stalled and spun to ground.
- [Accident 19911026048089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911026048089A), Oct 26, 1991: Piper PA18125 (N1887A), Talkeetna, AK, Substantial damage. Stalled on approach to gravel bar. Wing hit surface and aircraft flipped over.
- [Incident 19910821041499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910821041499I), Aug 21, 1991: Piper PA18125 (N1896A), Northway, AK, Minor damage. Pilot lost directional control on landing when left wing came up. Right wheel hub then failed.
- [Accident 19910813033959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910813033959A), Aug 13, 1991: Piper PA18125 (N1017A), Eagle River, AK, Substantial damage. Floatplane encountered downdraft after water takeoff. Settled onto lake sideways and knocked off floats.
- [Accident 19910413010629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910413010629A), Apr 13, 1991: Piper PA18125 (N1322A), Ekalaka, MT, Substantial damage. Unable to return to private strip due weather,diverted to airport. Runway snowed in. Used road. Slid into a ditch.
- [Incident 19900928051319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900928051319I), Sep 28, 1990: Piper PA18125 (N1855A), Hampton, OR, Minor damage. Landed on private road. Right gear hit rock and gear collapsed.
- [Incident 19900606030879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900606030879I), Jun 6, 1990: Piper PA18125 (N1249A), Tremonton, UT, Minor damage. Lost directional control on a crosswind landing. Veered off runway. Main landing gear collapsed.
- [Accident 19900507014849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900507014849A), May 7, 1990: Piper PA18125 (N1011A), Rogerson, ID, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Wing struck a tent and a pickup in camp area. Aircraft flipped into lake and sank.
- [Incident 19900428019269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900428019269I), Apr 28, 1990: Piper PA18125 (N1851A), El Monte, CA, Minor damage. Lost directional control on landing. Wind gust caused pilot to ground loop. Veered off runway. Hit a fence.
- [Incident 19900204031749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900204031749I), Feb 4, 1990: Piper PA18125 (N1197A), Oswego, MT, Minor damage. Pilot failed to see powerline crossing a road and struck that powerline during landing on road.
- [Accident 19890807032569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890807032569A), Aug 7, 1989: Piper PA18125 (N1322A), Ekalaka, MT, Substantial damage. Landed on a ranch road and overshot clear area striking a gate post with left wing.
- [Incident 19890714040089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890714040089I), Jul 14, 1989: Piper PA18125 (N1385A), Hannah, ND, Minor damage. Brief power loss. Elected to land in field even though power returned. Wing hit fence post. No engine defects found
- [Incident 19890227023159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890227023159I), Feb 27, 1989: Piper PA18125 (N9663H), Hollywood, FL. Aircraft flown in reckless manner at low altitude over residential area. Occupants were intoxicated.
- [Accident 19880203001819A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880203001819A), Feb 3, 1988: Piper PA18125 (N1153A), Brighton, CO, Destroyed, 1 fatal. After buzzing area, pilot dived aircraft vertically into gound impact. Left note, was unhappy with life.
- [Accident 19871001058559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871001058559A), Oct 1, 1987: Piper PA18125 (N1377A), Miles City, MT, Substantial damage, 1 fatal. Near vertical crash in a blind canyon. Pilot was checking for stray cattle.
- [Incident 19870405008529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870405008529I), Apr 5, 1987: Piper PA18125 (N9663H), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. Forced landing in ocean after engine quit, suspect fuel exhaustion.
- [Incident 19860606041619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860606041619I), Jun 6, 1986: Piper PA18125 (N1868A), Yakutat, AK, Minor damage. During rollout after landing, directional control was lost and aircraft groundlooped.
- [Accident 19850625055149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850625055149A), Jun 25, 1985: Piper PA18125 (N16688), Bellevue, WA, Substantial damage. Water takeoff with rear control stick fastened full aft by seat belt. Stalled into water where aircraft sank.
- [Accident 19850108002159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850108002159A), Jan 8, 1985: Piper PA18125 (N1912A), Shaktoolik, AK, Substantial damage. Ski equipped plane struck a snowbank on takeoff. Pilot aborted but struck a fish shack.
- [Accident 19841225068349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841225068349A), Dec 25, 1984: Piper PA18125 (N1212A), Cody, WY, Substantial damage. Pilot buzzing person on ground struck low hills during a turn.

All 74: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (3)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR CA090325010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA090325010), Mar 25, 2009: HUB. UNSERVICEABLE. (CAN) DURING AN INSP IAW CAR 625, APPENDIX C, PARAGRAGH 5 IT WAS FOUND THAT CORROSION IN THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLES HAS RENDERED THE PROPELLER UNSERVICEABLE.
- [SDR 2006FA0000974](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000974), Sep 29, 2006: SELECTOR VALVE. FAILED. FUEL SELECTOR/SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE MOVED BUT VALVE DID NOT SELECT FROM LT FUEL TANK TO RT FUEL TANK. ENGINE RAN OUT OF FUEL FROM THIS AND AIRCRAFT LANDED ON ROA
- [SDR 97ZZZX2790](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2790), Jun 3, 1997: CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. LOWER ELEVATOR CABLE SEPARATED IN-FLIGHT. CAUSE OF SEPARATION WAS USE OF NON-FLEXIBLE CABLE IN A REPAIR SPLICE. CABLE WORK HARDENED AND BROKE WHERE IT WENT AROU

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (356, 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 SA388EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA388EA): Installation of engine and propeller. Steve Pierce
- [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 SA00715AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00715AT): Installation of Aqua Floats Model 2200. Outpost X Aviation Inc
- [STC SA669CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA669CE): Install Aqua Model 1900 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

All 356: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125/stcs.md

## PMA parts (OpenAirDocs) (467, 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
- [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
- [V674UL94](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E1C1EF6CEE5DC2EE862585990051C803.0001): UL94 Fuel Placard. Swift Fuels, LLC · PMA PQ04423CE · Modification part · Jun 7, 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
- [3192-18](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F84809341C8C8F948625854D00568E15.0001): Reinforcing Bracket Fitting Assembly. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC · PMA PQ2509CE · Modification part · May 20, 2019
- [3276](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/40E5F35D6466C128862582BB0068A065.0001): Engine Cowling Top Channel Assembly. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC · PMA PQ2509CE · Replaces Piper P/N 12362-03 · May 22, 2018
- [3277](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/06F827E79D7F3430862582BB0068A067.0001): Engine Cowling Lower Channel Assembly. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC · PMA PQ2509CE · Replaces Piper P/N 12364-03 and 12364-05 · May 22, 2018
- [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
- [R9-5](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A69AD4FEAB9DD7CB8625816B0071D8A3.0001): Baffle Seal - Left Front (Pacer). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R4](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9EC4A307286A450B8625816B0071D6AA.0001): Baffle Assembly- Right Side Rear. Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R14-1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8C288B6C7D297C9C8625816B0071DB9D.0001): Baffle Attachment Plate. Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R3](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/68C2BA322732E8BB8625816B0071D5F2.0001): Baffle Assembly- Right Side Front. Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R11-2](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3A1628B6A107910E8625816B0071DA9E.0001): Baffle Seal - Right Front (Pacer). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R7/150-9](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/37D215D3DB07A1A08625816B0071D728.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Rear (O-320 9 Ele.). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [RR-1114.1](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/32DB9BF08A2F3FCC8625816B0071DBDE.0001): Oil Cooler 10 Element. Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R7/180-10](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/18368425FE40F8C98625816B0071D823.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Rear (O-360 10 Ele.). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R12](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0A6D107E3B0A8BCF8625816B0071DB1E.0001): Baffle Assembly- Left Side Front. Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [R10/180](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0941CA3D2CA2F92B8625816B0071D9E1.0001): Baffle Assembly- Right Rear (O-360). Rubbert Aircraft Services · PMA PQ4153CE · Modification part · Jul 24, 2017
- [U2035A-000](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/CB533809C173B51486257FE90062502E.0001): Felt. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Scott 2035 · Jul 5, 2016
- [3234-P](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/84BAB2E68277864186257F7F006A421C.0001): Pilot's Barrier Safety Net. F Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC · PMA PQ2509CE · Modification part · Aug 27, 2015
- [U86062-079](https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7107C4D626BED6A986257D810056120F.0001): Tube. Univair Aircraft Corp · PMA PQ0012NM · Replaces Piper 86062-79, 80132-10 , J3-516 · Oct 28, 2014

All of them: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125/pma.md

## The same model under other registry codes

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

- [Piper-Coley PA-18-125](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-coley-pa-18-125): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 7101817
- [Piper PA-18-125 A1](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-125-a1): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 710181Z

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