N2897Z - 1959 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1959 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N2897Z is a 1959 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Furney Albert in Big Lake, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2000. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N2897Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F2CF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2897Z was last updated on June 10, 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 N2897Z. 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
1959
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
July 14, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
FURNEY ALBERT
Address
PO BOX 521691
City
BIG LAKE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99652-1691
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50571317
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F2CF

Additional Details

Registration
N2897Z
Serial Number
18-7083
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
June 10, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00330603

Data Source

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

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