N10470 - 1951 Piper L-21 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1951 PIPER L-21

Aircraft Description

N10470 is a 1951 Piper L-21, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leary Dan P in Girdwood, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on August 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N10470 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A016F6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N10470 was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The PA-18 Super Cub became aviation's most successful utility aircraft, dominating bush flying and flight training for over four decades. First flown in 1949, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two in tandem configuration and could operate from strips as short as 200 feet. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by engines ranging from 90 to 150 horsepower, the Super Cub achieved legendary short-field performance that made it indispensable for backcountry operations. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation, it recorded the longest production run of any single aircraft model in aviation history. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA18.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N10470. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1951
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-21
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA18PA-18 Super Cub
Cruise Speed
97 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 24, 1998
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LEARY DAN P
Address
PO BOX 1965
City
GIRDWOOD
State / Zip Code
Alaska99587-1965
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50013366
Mode S Code (Hex)
A016F6

Additional Details

Registration
N10470
Serial Number
18-895
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00710260

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC