N1888A - 1952 Piper PA-18-125 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1952 PIPER PA-18-125

Aircraft Description

N1888A is a 1952 Piper PA-18-125, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alaska Tailwheel LLC in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 5, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1888A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A161D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1888A was last updated on August 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 N1888A. 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-18-125
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
March 5, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ALASKA TAILWHEEL LLC
Address
PO BOX 750160
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99775-0160
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)
50260725
Mode S Code (Hex)
A161D5

Additional Details

Registration
N1888A
Serial Number
18-1718
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 26, 2023
Last Update Date
August 26, 2023
Unique ID
00612800

Data Source

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

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