N8231E

1957 Piper PA-18A

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 18-5590

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Feb 28, 2030.

Registered owner

Arctic Backcountry Flying Service LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: Po Box 672, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Fleet: 2 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-18A
Year built: 1957
Serial number: 18-5590
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming 0-320 SERIES · 180 hp
Seats: 2
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Multiple airworthiness (issued Mar 19, 2024)
Mode S code: AB3E80 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Feb 18, 2014 · last FAA action Oct 7, 2023

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