N8573C

1953 Piper PA-18A

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 18-2726

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Dec 31, 2027.

Registered owner

Ocean Aerial Ads Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: Po Box 813, Ocean City, MD 21843
Fleet: 11 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-18A
Year built: 1953
Serial number: 18-2726
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 · Standard airworthiness (issued Jul 12, 2000)
Mode S code: ABC41D (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jul 17, 2003 · last FAA action Apr 7, 2023

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