Flight Tracker
N53SJ
1953 PIPER PA-18-135
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Restricted

Registration

Registered Owner
JOHNSTON ROBERT J
Registrant Type
Individual
Location
HASTINGS, MN
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 3, 2026
Airworthiness Date
May 15, 1957
Expires
Feb 28, 2033
Approved Operations
Agriculture and Pest Control

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-135
Year
1953
Serial Number
18-3003
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

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A6AFAD
Mode S Code (Octal)
51527655

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

No NTSB accident or incident records found for N53SJ (database covers 1948 to present).