N1389A - 1951 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1951 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N1389A is a 1951 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morris David G in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 27, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N1389A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A09C7D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1389A was last updated on May 26, 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 N1389A. 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
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 27, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
MORRIS DAVID G
Address
PO BOX 875093
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-5093
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)
50116175
Mode S Code (Hex)
A09C7D

Additional Details

Registration
N1389A
Serial Number
18-1220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00251570

Data Source

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

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