N109SC - 1951 Piper L-18C Aircraft Registration

PA18

1951 PIPER L-18C

Aircraft Description

N109SC is a 1951 Piper L-18C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cobb Lee C in Van Alstyne, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 8, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 1992. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N109SC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A027B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N109SC was last updated on March 4, 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 N109SC. 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-18C
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
March 8, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 1992

Registered Owner

Name
COBB LEE C
Address
PO BOX 547
City
VAN ALSTYNE
State / Zip Code
Texas75495-0547
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50023666
Mode S Code (Hex)
A027B6

Additional Details

Registration
N109SC
Serial Number
51-15307
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00044600

Data Source

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

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