N2980Z - 1959 Piper PA-18-150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1959 PIPER PA-18-150

Aircraft Description

N2980Z is a 1959 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckinney Kurt L in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 20, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on March 1, 2005. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N2980Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A315A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2980Z was last updated on September 22, 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 N2980Z. 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-18-150
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
October 20, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 1, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
MCKINNEY KURT L
Address
PO BOX 61368
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99706-1368
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50612642
Mode S Code (Hex)
A315A2

Additional Details

Registration
N2980Z
Serial Number
18-7091
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00000913

Data Source

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

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