N1253A - 1951 Piper PA-18-125 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1951 PIPER PA-18-125

Aircraft Description

N1253A is a 1951 Piper PA-18-125, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lange Keith J in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 28, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N1253A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A06907 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1253A was last updated on May 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1253A. 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
PA-18-125
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
December 28, 1960
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LANGE KEITH J
Address
PO BOX 879170
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-9170
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50064407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A06907

Additional Details

Registration
N1253A
Serial Number
18-1049
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00830600

Data Source

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

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