N3485Z - 1960 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1960 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N3485Z is a 1960 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Varco John M in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 21, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2010. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3485Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3DE25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3485Z was last updated on January 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 N3485Z. 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
1960
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
June 21, 1960
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
VARCO JOHN M
Address
1150 S COLONY WAY STE 3 # 147
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-6967
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50757045
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3DE25

Additional Details

Registration
N3485Z
Serial Number
18-7317
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442703

Data Source

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

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