Aircraft model · Fixed wing single engine · Airplane · registry code 7101816

Manufacturer (registry)
PIPER
Model
PA-18AS-125
Registry code
7101816
Registered
5 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engines
1 · Reciprocating
Seats
2
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise speed
97 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDS1A2
Holder
Piper Aircraft Inc.

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 13

1952Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 13 aircraft
195211
19551
19571

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 10

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

1956In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 12 ADs
19561
19601
19681
19781
19961
19991
20011
20051
20141
20151
20221
20251
Superseded and historical ADs · 2
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  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101816'))
  ORDER BY coalesce(d.effective_date, d.publication_date, d.issue_date) DESC, d.ad_number DESC"

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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 5

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NTSB investigations · 13

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

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 2 cases NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB ERA23LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-18AS-125 · Lakeland, FLThe pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was properly configured for a water landing.Mar 22, 2023 · N1907A · Substantial damageNTSB GAA19CA521Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA18 · Beluga, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate climb rate during takeoff in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.Sep 2, 2019 · N655HE · Substantial damageNTSB ANC05CA139Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff initial climb, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush, and subsequent in-flight collision with trees. A factor contributing to the accident was a tailwind.Sep 6, 2005 · N1907A · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91DTK01Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportPiper PA-18-125 · Newell, SDAn inadvertent stall/spin during maneuvering flight and inadequate remedial action by the pilot. Factors associated with the accident are the pilot's disregard for procedures and directives and inadequate initial training.May 26, 1991 · N1799A · DestroyedNTSB OAK79DXQ16Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Elko, NVMay 31, 1979 · N1869A · DestroyedNTSB MKC73DCJ13Accident · Minor injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · Paxton, NEAug 11, 1972 · N1894A · Substantial damageNTSB MKC72FCD18Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Webster City, IAAug 11, 1971 · N1731A · DestroyedNTSB MKC70D0258Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Towner, NDOct 5, 1969 · N1944A · Substantial damageNTSB NYC69F0114Accident · 1 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Derry, NHAug 16, 1968 · N1866A · DestroyedNTSB NYC67F0653Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Nashua, NHMay 3, 1967 · N1866A · Substantial damageNTSB UNK66X0132Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18 · El Obeid, RussiaMar 29, 1966 · N1797A · Substantial damageNTSB ANC66A0016Accident · 2 fatalClosedPiper PA-18A · Chignik, AKSep 27, 1965 · N1640A · DestroyedNTSB MKC66D0054Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-18A · Sutherland, NEJun 28, 1965 · N1894A · Substantial damage
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  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 ('7101816')
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FAA incident reports · 7

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

Accident 20230322006839APiper PA-18AS-125 · Umatilla, FLThe pilot of a PA-18AS-125 was on a normal recreational flight in and around the Umatilla, FL area. The aircraft is equipped for both water and runway landings. With that, the pilot stated he flew from his home base to Umatilla airport (X23) for fuel. While…Mar 22, 2023 · N1907A · Substantial damageAccident 20190901012549APiper PA-18AS-125 · Neacola Mountai, AKPilot stated that he paced the runway for distance and obstructions and completed a preflight check prior to takeoff. During takeoff, the aircraft reached 15-20 feet AGL when it got hit with a gust of wind which pushed the aircraft back toward the ground.…Sep 1, 2019 · N655HE · Substantial damageIncident 20090501047009IPiper PA-18AS-125 · Fairbanks, AKPilot stated that prior to takeoff roll he held brakes and added power to lift the tailwheel off the ground in an attempt to practice a short field takeoff. After releasing brakes he commented that the brakes did not release as he had anticipated resulting in…May 1, 2009 · N1907A · Minor damageAccident 20050906022439APiper PA18AS125 · Fairbanks, AK(-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] was operating N1907A, a PA-18A-125, in the japan hills area on an unimproved airstrip, he estimated 400 ft long and it was one way uphill. He departed downhill, with 1 notch of flaps. He stated: "take off was normal into…Sep 6, 2005 · N1907A · Substantial damageAccident 19910526017079APiper PA18125 · Newell, SDStalled and spun in while searching for newborn lambs. No recent logged time or student CFI endorsements.May 26, 1991 · N1799A · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 19880806048119IPiper PA18AS125 · Newell, SDStudent lost directional control on landing with gusty wind. Hard landing causing minor damage.Aug 6, 1988 · N1799A · Minor damageAccident 19790531015579APiper PA18 · Elko, NVAircraft bounced and crashed on an attempted go around.May 31, 1979 · N1869A · Destroyed
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Service difficulty reports

No reports name this modelGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary.

STCs that may be installed · 314

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

See all 314 STCs
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    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7101816')
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PMA parts · 1,000+

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.

See all 1,000+ PMA parts
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('1A2')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['PA-18AS-125'])) > 0
  ORDER BY supplement_date DESC, drs_guid DESC"

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