Flight Tracker
N81PC
1957 PIPER PA-18A
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
2 NTSB records for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
NIMBUS AVIATION LLC
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Feb 20, 2014
Airworthiness Date
Aug 24, 2006
Expires
Feb 28, 2030
Approved Operations
Normal

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A
Year
1957
Serial Number
18 6013
Seats
2
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
97 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-B2B
Type
Reciprocating
Power
160 hp

Live Flight Status

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Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
AB084B
Mode S Code (Octal)
52604113

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.

Ownership History: 2 prior registrations

RegistrantLocationCancelled
AUSTIN JOHN H OAKLAND, CA Feb 6, 2004
MAS INC FORT LAUDERDALE, FL Apr 9, 2010

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 1, 2007 Accident Substantial Oakland, CA
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

Collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.

NTSB LAX07LA136
Nov 30, 2003 Accident Substantial Deming, NM
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision. Factors contributing to the accident were fuel exhaustion and the fence.

NTSB DEN04LA025