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