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N2497A V

Piper PA-18S-135 · 1952 · Anchorage, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N2497A is a 1952 Piper PA-18S-135 (serial 18-1967), registered to Robertson Roy A (individual) in Anchorage, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine rated at 140 hp, the engine on 67% of registered Piper PA-18S-135s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A254BC. It is one of 3 Piper PA-18S-135 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Robertson Roy A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Anchorage, AK
Serial number
18-1967
Year built
1952 · 74 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A254BC · 50452274 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness date
May 4, 1956
Last FAA activity
Sep 22, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2029
FAA region
5

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-290 SERIES
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
140 hp
Power per seat
70 hp
FAA engine code
41506

2 of the 3 registered Piper PA-18S-135 carry this engine (67%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Runway requirement (estimate)

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ICAO24: a254bc
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101826

Piper PA-18S-135
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Ceiling: 19,000 ft
MTOW: 1,750 lbs
Category: Limited

Engine — CODE 41506

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-290 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N2497A
Serial Number: 18-1967
Year Manufactured: 1952
ACFTREF Code: 7101826
Engine Code: 41506
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50452274
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A254BC
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Registrant

Robertson Roy A
Individual
7110 Arlene St
Anchorage, AK, 995023162
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 19, 2019
Airworthiness May 4, 1956
Expiration Dec 31, 2029
Last Activity Sep 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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