N3979Z - 1963 Piper PA-18-150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1963 PIPER PA-18-150

Aircraft Description

N3979Z is a 1963 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hamilton Stephen L in Eagle River, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2022. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3979Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A075 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3979Z was last updated on July 18, 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 N3979Z. 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
1963
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
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
January 31, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
HAMILTON STEPHEN L
Address
18642 STILLWATER DR
City
EAGLE RIVER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99577-7948
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)
51120165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A075

Additional Details

Registration
N3979Z
Serial Number
18-7916
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00463752

Data Source

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

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