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N8978D V

Piper PA-18-150 · 1958

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101828

Piper PA-18-150
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Ceiling: 19,000 ft
MTOW: 1,750 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8978D
Serial Number: 18-6418
Year Manufactured: 1958
ACFTREF Code: 7101828
Engine Code: 41508
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): 53061311
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC62C9

Registrant

Shuman Cecil R Trustee
Po Box 671441
Chugiak, AK, 995671441
FAA Region: 5
Additional Names
SHUMAN CATHERINE M TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 8, 2024
Airworthiness Sep 25, 1973
Expiration Feb 28, 2031
Last Activity Feb 8, 2024
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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