N2581P - 1955 Piper PA-18A 150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1955 PIPER PA-18A 150

Aircraft Description

N2581P is a 1955 Piper PA-18A 150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wick Melvin D in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2009. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2581P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A277BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2581P was last updated on July 1, 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 N2581P. 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
1955
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 150
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
May 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
WICK MELVIN D
Address
8091 E PALMER WASILLA HWY
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-8468
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)
50473677
Mode S Code (Hex)
A277BF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N2581P
Serial Number
18-4323
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00290803

Data Source

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

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