Aircraft · Piper
Piper PA-18 on the US registry.
478 registered single-engine airplanes, from the FAA's October 8, 2026 release.
There are 478 Piper PA-18 aircraft on the US registry, and 98% have a valid registration. Registered examples were built between 1949 and 1977; the median year is 1953. Alaska has the most (159, 33%). 22% are registered to companies, partnerships or government rather than individuals. 8 received a new registration certificate in the last 90 days.
Specs from the FAA reference file: single-engine airplane, 2 seats, 1 engine, piston engine type.
Where Piper PA-18 aircraft are registered
Top 10 states by registrant address.
By year built
Aircraft with a recorded year of manufacture, by decade.
Who registers them
Registrant type on the registration.
Engines on the registry
Most common engines recorded for this model.
| Engine | Aircraft |
|---|---|
| Cont Motor C90 Series | 167 |
| Lycoming 0-290 Series | 109 |
| Lycoming 0-320 Series | 99 |
Latest registration certificates
Most recent certificate issue dates. Individual owners' names are not shown.
| N-number | Year | Location | Registrant | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N8650C | 1953 | Anchorage, AK | Not shown (individual) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| N7788D | 1957 | Canaan, CT | Not shown (individual) | Sep 18, 2026 |
| N321VB | 1960 | Loop, TX | Not shown (individual) | Sep 16, 2026 |
| N7071B | 1956 | Eagle River, AK | Freelance Outdoor Adventures LLC | Sep 9, 2026 |
| N610JW | – | Hysham, MT | Sarpy Aviation LLC | Sep 2, 2026 |
| N1755A | 1952 | Wasilla, AK | Not shown (individual) | Aug 26, 2026 |
| N1841A | 1952 | Canyon, TX | Not shown (individual) | Aug 19, 2026 |
| N124GS | 1956 | North Pole, AK | Not shown (individual) | Aug 12, 2026 |
| N2115A | 1952 | Billings, MT | Jj Ventures LLC | Jun 12, 2026 |
| N7576K | – | Wasilla, AK | Not shown (individual) | Jun 9, 2026 |
Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database, release of October 8, 2026. Counts include aircraft on the US civil registry and exclude reserved or unassigned N-numbers. Not an official FAA record. Not affiliated with the FAA. How we count.
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