N247T - Piper PA-18-105 Special Aircraft Registration

PA18

PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL

Aircraft Description

N247T is a Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1955. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24BA9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N247T was last updated on October 16, 2025. 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 N247T. 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-18-105 SPECIAL
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
December 1, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 27, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
GRIFFIN KENNETH D
Address
4380 E 136TH AVE
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99516-4515
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50445651
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24BA9

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N247T
Serial Number
18-2361
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 27, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00142742

Last Known Position

Date
May 4, 2026 (UTC 21:05:55)
Airport
Latitude
61.419207
Longitude
-149.501953

Data Source

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

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