N8697D

1958 Piper PA-18

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 18-6307

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until May 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Higher Ground Aviation LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 1227 E Camp St, Ely, MN 55731

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-18
Year built: 1958
Serial number: 18-6307
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 Jan 22, 1958)
Mode S code: ABF397 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: May 13, 2019 · last FAA action Oct 31, 2023

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