N3789Z - 1960 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1960 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N3789Z is a 1960 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bockstiegel Bill in Leadville, CO. The registration certificate was issued on March 7, 2012. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N3789Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4552E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3789Z was last updated on April 28, 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 N3789Z. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 7, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BOCKSTIEGEL BILL
Address
1688 COUNTY ROAD 55
City
LEADVILLE
State / Zip Code
Colorado80461-9015
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51052456
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4552E

Additional Details

Registration
N3789Z
Serial Number
18-7475
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00910174

Data Source

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

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