N1878P - Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N1878P is a Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lutter Jim L in Gann Valley, SD. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on May 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N1878P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A15E2B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1878P 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 N1878P. 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
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
October 10, 1972
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LUTTER JIM L
Address
23534 SD HIGHWAY 45
City
GANN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57341-5703
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50257053
Mode S Code (Hex)
A15E2B

Additional Details

Registration
N1878P
Serial Number
18-4157
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00572750

Data Source

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

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