N2446V - 1983 Piper-insua L-21 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1983 PIPER-INSUA L-21

Aircraft Description

N2446V is a 1983 Piper-insua L-21, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lipscomb Rik in Wichita Falls, TX. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2446V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24219 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2446V 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.

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 1 Piper-insua 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 N2446V. 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
1983
Manufacturer
PIPER-INSUA
Model
L-21
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA18PA-18 Super Cub
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 12, 1996
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LIPSCOMB RIK
Address
2017 CLARINDA AVE
City
WICHITA FALLS
State / Zip Code
Texas76308-1310
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)
50441031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24219

Additional Details

Registration
N2446V
Serial Number
14795330
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00062722

Data Source

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

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