# Piper PA-18S - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 7101806 - Manufacturer (registry): PIPER - Model: PA-18S - 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: 4 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18s 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 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 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 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Control Stick Attachment · Piper PA-18, PA-18-105 (Special), PA-18-125 (Army L-21A) and 16 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): - [AD 99-01-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-01-05-R1) (historical): Wings · FS 2000 L-14, AE-1, HE-1 and 73 more.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 (4) - [N132MR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N132MR): [Reese Jeffrey D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/REESE%20JEFFREY%20D), [Portland, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Portland), built 1950, S/N 18-209 - [N1889P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1889P): [Veatch William E](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/VEATCH%20WILLIAM%20E), [Hood River, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Hood%20River), built 1955, S/N 18-4175 - [N90569](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N90569): [Larsen David R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSEN%20DAVID%20R), [North Pole, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/North%20Pole), built 1949, S/N 18-42 - [N951EL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N951EL): [Kennedy Terry M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENNEDY%20TERRY%20M), [Cordova, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Cordova), built 1951, S/N 18-1055 ## NTSB investigations (9) 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 ANC95FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA104), Jul 15, 1995: Piper PA-18 (N7531K), Naknek, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOT OF THE PIPER PA-18. THE PA-18 PILOT'S DIVERTED ATTENTION WAS A RELATED FACTOR. - [NTSB ANC90LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA143), Aug 12, 1990: Piper PA-18-150 (N3946Z), Aniak, AK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: PILOT LOST CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE AS A RESULT OF ENCOUNTERING SEVERE WEATHER EITHER DURING TAKEOFF OR LANDING. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE SEVERE WEATHER, ROUGH WATER SURFACE, AND… - [NTSB ANC78DAG60](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DAG60), May 28, 1978: Piper PA-18 (N7538K), Horseshoe Lake, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB ANC78FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78FA039), May 21, 1978: Piper PA-18 (N1158A), Rocky Cove, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal - [NTSB ANC77DAG87](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC77DAG87), Jul 25, 1977: Piper PA-18S (N7538K), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74AL055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL055), Jan 27, 1974: Piper PA-18 (N3484P), Elsinore, CA, destroyed, 3 fatal - [NTSB ANC74DAG61](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74DAG61), Sep 30, 1973: Piper PA-18 (N3946Z), Rain Pass Lg, AK, substantial damage - [NTSB NYC73FNE12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FNE12), May 23, 1972: Piper PA-18 (N1361A), New Milford, CT, destroyed - [NTSB ANC66D0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC66D0021), Aug 9, 1965: Piper PA-18 (N2670P), Tanana, AK, substantial damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (8) 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 19950714018471A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950714018471A), Jul 14, 1995: Piper PA18S (N7531K), Naknek, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. Fish spotting flight low over water collided with another spotter N9827T. Both destroyed. Not talking to each other - [Incident 19900815058929I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900815058929I), Aug 15, 1990: Piper PA18S (N7531K), Beluga Lake, AK. Aircraft landed on pond and slid onto grass bog. Later pushed aircraft off bog. - [Accident 19900811033499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900811033499A), Aug 11, 1990: Piper PA18150 (N3946Z), Aniak, AK, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. Seaplane pilot lost control while attempting to depart in high gusty winds and rough water aircraft heavily loaded. - [Accident 19780528011289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780528011289A), May 28, 1978: Piper PA18S125 (N7538K), Horseshoe Lake, AK, Substantial damage. Float equipped. Throttle left in full open position aft eng quit wadequate lndg space ahead. - [Accident 19780521042572A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780521042572A), May 21, 1978: Piper PA18S (N1158A), Rocky Cove, AK, Destroyed. Fish spotting. - [Accident 19770725019249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770725019249A), Jul 25, 1977: Piper PA18S (N7538K), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. Float equipped.l w/tip hit water. - [Accident 19740127001552A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740127001552A), Jan 27, 1974: Piper PA18S (N3484P), Elsinore, CA, Destroyed. Uncontrolled arpt. Plt of glider towed by N3484P released & lnd ok. High density recreation area. - [Accident 19730930035739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730930035739A), Sep 30, 1973: Piper PA18S (N3946Z), Rain Pass Lg, AK, Substantial damage. L tire deflated,l wg ctcd sand bar. Veered into soft terrain & inverted. Recovered 11/5/73. ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (336, 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 SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc - [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 SA39CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA39CH): Installation of an Amphibian Landing Gear Position Advisory System/Laser Gear Advisory System. Wipaire Inc - [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 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 All 336: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18s/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Joseph F Salomone PA-18S](https://openairdocs.org/model/joseph-f-salomone-pa-18s): 1 registered aircraft, registry code 05637JR --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.