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N1148A V

Piper PA-18A · 1951 · Fairbanks, AK

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1148A is a 1951 Piper PA-18A (serial 18-742), registered to Tyrrell Luke L (individual) in Fairbanks, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2014 (12 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-320-A2B engine rated at 150 hp, the engine on 3% of registered Piper PA-18As. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A03E80. It is one of 153 Piper PA-18A aircraft on the FAA registry. Tyrrell Luke L holds 3 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Tyrrell Luke L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Fairbanks, AK
Serial number
18-742
Year built
1951 · 75 yrs old
Airworthiness class
6130
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A03E80 · 50037200 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 2, 2020
Airworthiness date
Mar 27, 2014
Last FAA activity
Oct 13, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2B
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
150 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
42101

5 of the 143 registered Piper PA-18A carry this engine (3%), across 14 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a03e80
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101804

Piper PA-18A
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Ceiling: 19,000 ft
MTOW: 1,750 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42101

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-A2B
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 150 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1148A
Serial Number: 18-742
Year Manufactured: 1951
ACFTREF Code: 7101804
Engine Code: 42101
Status: V (V)
Certification: 6130
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50037200
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A03E80

Registrant

Tyrrell Luke L
Individual
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Po Box 61228
Fairbanks, AK, 997061228
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 2, 2020
Airworthiness Mar 27, 2014
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Oct 13, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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