N18Z - 1971 Thorp T-18 Aircraft Registration

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1971 THORP T-18

Aircraft Description

N18Z is a 1971 Thorp T-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mays Paul R in Toney, AL. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2006. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N18Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A14092 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18Z was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Thorp is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 43 Thorp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the T-18 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N18Z. 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
1971
Manufacturer
THORP
Model
T-18
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
T18T-18 Tiger
Cruise Speed
97 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
MAYS PAUL R
Address
410 SCOTT RD
City
TONEY
State / Zip Code
Alabama35773-8876
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)
50240222
Mode S Code (Hex)
A14092

Additional Details

Registration
N18Z
Serial Number
394
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00742530

Data Source

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

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