N285T - 1953 Piper PA-18 105 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1953 PIPER PA-18 105

Aircraft Description

N285T is a 1953 Piper PA-18 105, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cooper John H III in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N285T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E237 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N285T was last updated on July 30, 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 N285T. 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-18 105
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
November 5, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
COOPER JOHN H III
Address
PO BOX 870826
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-0826
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)
50561067
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E237

Additional Details

Registration
N285T
Serial Number
18-2399
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00480733

Data Source

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

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