N33617 - 1952 Piper L-18C Aircraft Registration

PA18

1952 PIPER L-18C

Aircraft Description

N33617 is a 1952 Piper L-18C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pierce Stephan L in Graham, TX. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2000. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3AEB4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N33617 was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The PA-18 Super Cub became aviation's most successful utility aircraft, dominating bush flying and flight training for over four decades. First flown in 1949, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two in tandem configuration and could operate from strips as short as 200 feet. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by engines ranging from 90 to 150 horsepower, the Super Cub achieved legendary short-field performance that made it indispensable for backcountry operations. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation, it recorded the longest production run of any single aircraft model in aviation history. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA18.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N33617. 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
1952
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-18C
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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
PIERCE STEPHAN L
Address
196 HIGHWAY 380 E
City
GRAHAM
State / Zip Code
Texas76450
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50727264
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3AEB4

Additional Details

Registration
N33617
Serial Number
52-2475
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00982273

Data Source

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

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