N1421B - 1954 Piper L-21B Aircraft Registration

PA18

1954 PIPER L-21B

Aircraft Description

N1421B is a 1954 Piper L-21B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tepper John E in Shady Cove, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 2, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on April 25, 2016. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N1421B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0AC9B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1421B was last updated on July 28, 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 N1421B. 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
L-21B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA18PA-18 Super Cub
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 2, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 25, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
TEPPER JOHN E
Address
PO BOX 430
City
SHADY COVE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97539-0430
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)
50126233
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0AC9B

Additional Details

Registration
N1421B
Serial Number
183906
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00050691

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC