Flight Tracker
N3485Z
1960 PIPER PA-18
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
VARCO JOHN M
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
PALMER, AK
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 24, 2010
Airworthiness Date
Jun 21, 1960
Expires
May 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
Year
1960
Serial Number
18-7317
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DE25
Mode S Code (Octal)
50757045

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Mar 12, 1994 Accident Substantial SOLDOTNA, AK
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND/FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE.

NTSB ANC94LA043