N318ME - 1977 Siai-marchetti SF260 Aircraft Registration

N318ME is a 1977 Siai-marchetti SF260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 1ST Avenue Ttc LLC in Los Angeles, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on November 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N318ME is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A365A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N318ME was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2593, -118.4130 on June 15, 2025. The FAA registry record for N318ME was last updated on March 15, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 was a versatile Italian trainer and tourer that bridged the gap between civilian recreation and military training aircraft. First flown on July 15, 1964, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane with retractable landing gear that seated three occupants. With a maximum speed of 160 knots and production spanning over five decades, the SF-260 became one of the most successful European training aircraft. The aircraft was manufactured by SIAI-Marchetti of Italy, later acquired by Leonardo. AviatorDB tracks 106 Siai-marchetti aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is F260.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N318ME. 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.