- Manufacturer (registry)
- PIPER
- Model
- PA-18A 150
- Registry code
- 7101837
- Registered
- 382 aircraft
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats
- 1
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed
- 97 mph
- Certification
- Type certificated
Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.
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Aircraft by year built · 569
| 1946 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 1 |
| 1953 | 1 |
| 1954 | 10 |
| 1955 | 83 |
| 1956 | 107 |
| 1957 | 125 |
| 1958 | 98 |
| 1959 | 69 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 4 |
| 1962 | 3 |
| 1963 | 1 |
| 1965 | 2 |
| 1966 | 1 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 3 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 2 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 4 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 14
ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.
| 1956 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 1 |
| 1961 | 1 |
| 1962 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Airframe · Piper PA-18A 150
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT d.ad_number, d.status, d.subject, d.effective_date
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837'))
ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Information bulletins that may apply · 2
Airframe · Piper PA-18A 150
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-01-30Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT s.saib_number, any_value(s.title) AS title, max(s.issue_date) AS issue_date, any_value(s.status) AS status
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_saib.parquet' s
WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837'))
GROUP BY s.saib_number ORDER BY issue_date DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Registered aircraft · 382
N1017SKrl LLC · Longview, TXN102VWVan Wagner Aerial Media LLC · Hollywood, FLN128DVAerial Sign North · Lakewood, NJ
See all 382 registered aircraftQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
ORDER BY n_number"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT n_number, serial_number, year_manufactured, status, registrant_name, registrant_city, registrant_state
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_registration.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
ORDER BY n_numberRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB investigations · 429
Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
Of 42 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events
Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings
Of 112 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.
NTSB ANC26LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Palmer, AKNTSB ERA26LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportPiper PA-18A 150 · New Smyrna Beach, FLOn August 27, 2026, about 1051 eastern daylight time, a Piper PA-18A 150, N2368P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ANC26LA043Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-18A 150 · Tyonek, AK
See all 429 investigationsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
FAA incident reports · 309
Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20260910011879APiper PA-18A 150 · Palmer, AKDuring the final approach, the pilot noticed a slightly higher groundspeed compared to the previous three landings but chose to proceed with the landing given the airstrip's length. Upon initial touchdown, the aircraft bounced back into the air. The…Accident 20260519006009APiper PA-18A 150 · Iliamna, AKOn may 19, 2026, at approximately 0930 AKDT, a PA-18A-150 was substantially damaged upon landing at a remote hunting camp location near Iliamna alaksa. The flight departed from the hunting camp several minutes prior to the accident. The accident pilot and…Incident 20250909017449IPiper PA-18A 150 · Mcgrath, AKThe incident took place near Mcgrath at madison creek. Pilot was taxiing on the runway and was attempting to turn the aircraft to position for takeoff. The tail came up, and the PIC had a prop strike.
See all 309 incident reportsQuery with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101837')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
Service difficulty reports · 15
SDR 2015FA0000463Needle · dislodgedIDLE MIXTURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB AND NEEDLE FELL OUT OF THE CARBURETOR. 2ND OCCURRENCE.SDR ESMR2014120501Brake Caliper · crackedA CRACK IN THE LT BRAKE CALIPER HAD PROGRESSED FAR ENOUGH TO ALLOW THE BRAKE LINE FITTING TO SEPERATE FROM THE CALIPER RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF THE LT BRAKE ON LANDING ROLLOUT. THE CALIPER WAS A BRAKE CONVERSION INSTALLED IN FEBRUARY 1984. THE CALIPER HAS ALMSDR 2013FA0000295Skin · crackedAIRCRAFT BROUGHT IN FOR REFURBISHMENT, ON REMOVAL OF FUSELAGE FABRIC, REAR TAIL SECTION WAS FOUND CRACKED IN THREE PLACES. (REF:CE-13-14) FUSELAGE REPAIRED STC SA4051NM.SDR 2010FA0001064Carburetor · malfunctionedENGINE RAN POORLY ON CLIMB FROM BANNER PICK UP - ABOUT 1200 FT AGL ENGINE ONLY PRODUCED 100 RPM WITH BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM EXHAUST STACKS. NR 2D, NR 4 SPARK PLUGS WERE BLACK WITH SOOT. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE CARBURETOR WAS NOT FUCTIONING PROPERLY. R/PSDR 2009FA0000381Ring Gear · damagedTEETH WERE BREAKING OUT OF THE STARTER RING GEAR. PROBABLE CAUSE - FLAWED MANUFACTURING.SDR 2005FA0001639Spark Plug · defectiveAIRCRAFT LOST POWER WHILE TAKING OFF WITH GLIDER IN TOW. GLIDER WAS RELEASED AND WAS DAMAGED DURING LANDING IN PASTURE. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT AND LANDED. TWO SPARK PLUGS ON NR 2 CYLINDER WERE COLD. ALL EIGHT SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED.SDR 2005FA0000797Master Cylinder · leakingNORTH RIVER BRAKE BOOSTERS INSTALLED WITH STC SA2318NM. BRAKE PLUNGER HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY WHICH CAUSED FLUID TO BYPASS INTERNALLY. PILOT LOST DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT ON LANDING CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THREE PREVIOUS LANDINGS THASDR CA011004016Mount · broken(CAN) ENGINE MOUNT RIGHT DIAGNEL ARM FOUND BROKEN APPROX 2" FROM UPPER RIGHT FIREWALL ATTACH POINT. ENGINE MOUNT REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEWSDR 99ZZZX4104Fitting · corrodedSEVERE CORROSION OF LIFT STRUT ATTACH FITTING. FRONT OF FRONT SPAR IN RIGHT WING LOCATED UNDER LEADING EDGE COVERING CAUSED BY LACK OF ACCESS FOR INSPECTION.SDR CA990129016Blade · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION LPI, FOUND .1250 INCH CRACK ON THE BLADE TIP TRAILING EDGE (TE), OF NR 1 BLADE, THE CRACK WAS RUNNING DOWN THE CORD OF THE BLADE. CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE ENTIRE SURFACE OF THE PROPELLER. THE CRACK WAS FILED OUT, THE CORROSION WAS RSDR 98ZZZX4597Screw · looseON THE PA-18 APPLICATION, THE AIR BOX IS BOLTED TO THE BASE OF CARBURETOR. THE AN 500 SCREWS ARE SAFETIED WITH CRES WIRE. THESE FASTENERS COME LOOSE AND ALLOW THE FLOAT BOWL TO WORK LOOSE FROM THE THROTTLE BODY CREATING A LEAKING CONDITION, AND A RICH FUEL MSDR 98ZZZX4060Valve · separatedENGINE STOPPAGE AND FORCED LANDING OFF AIRPORT OCCURRED WHEN THE BUTTERFLY VALVE IN THE CARBURETOR HEAT AIRBOX SEPARATED FROM ITS SHAFT AND BLOCKED OFF AIR FLOW TO CARBURETOR/ENGINE.SDR CA980330004Line · abraded(CAN) FUEL VENT LINE ABRADED BY FLAP CABLE. FABRIC MUST BE REMOVED TO SEE LINE. FUEL LEAKED OUT ON REFUELING.SDR 96ZZZX5036Stack · crackedTHE NR 2 EXHAUST PORT STACK CRACKED AT MOUNTING FLANGE. THIS PART WAS NEW FROM UNIVAIR. THE EXHAUST STACK ONLY HAD 200 HOURS SINCE NEW. SUBMITTER STATED UNIVAIR STATES THEY HAVE HAD CRACKING PROBLEMS BEFORE. THIS PART IS MANUFACUTRED BY A SUB-CONTRACTOR TOSDR 95ZZZX931Bellcrank · crackedFLAP CONTROL BELLCRANK CRACKED AT POINT WHERE CONTROL ROD ATTACHES.
Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA18A150' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"
Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'PA18A150' ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.