N135WM - 1954 Piper PA-18-135 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1954 PIPER PA-18-135

Aircraft Description

N135WM is a 1954 Piper PA-18-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Townsend Richard A in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 30, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N135WM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A08FC4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N135WM was last updated on March 17, 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 N135WM. 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
1954
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-135
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
January 30, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
TOWNSEND RICHARD A
Address
8080 E ASPEN RIDGE RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-9380
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)
50107704
Mode S Code (Hex)
A08FC4

Additional Details

Registration
N135WM
Serial Number
18-3599
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00120486

Data Source

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

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