N135WK - 1952 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1952 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N135WK is a 1952 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gerlach Robert in Talkeetna, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 2, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2008. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N135WK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A08FC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N135WK was last updated on May 5, 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 N135WK. 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
1952
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18
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
April 2, 1997
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
GERLACH ROBERT
Address
PO BOX 23
City
TALKEETNA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99676-0023
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)
50107702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A08FC2

Additional Details

Registration
N135WK
Serial Number
182160
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00736411

Data Source

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

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