N7297D

1957 Piper PA-18

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 18-5717

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jan 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Machida Steven

Owner type: Partnership
Address: Po Box 3369, Homer, AK 99603
Also named: Machida Nancy J

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-18
Year built: 1957
Serial number: 18-5717
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Cont Motor C90 SERIES · 95 hp
Seats: 2
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Mar 29, 1957)
Mode S code: A9C84C (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Dec 12, 1998 · last FAA action Jul 7, 2023

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