N238T - 1953 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1953 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N238T is a 1953 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hoffer William T in Orr, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N238T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A227E1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N238T was last updated on January 22, 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 N238T. 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
1953
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
June 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HOFFER WILLIAM T
Address
10443 SULIIN RD
City
ORR
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55771-8010
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50423741
Mode S Code (Hex)
A227E1

Additional Details

Registration
N238T
Serial Number
18-2352
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00702852

Data Source

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

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