N3985P - 1956 Piper PA-18A 150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1956 PIPER PA-18A 150

Aircraft Description

N3985P is a 1956 Piper PA-18A 150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Prettyman Walter P in Valdosta, GA. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3985P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A396 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3985P was last updated on September 27, 2024. 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 N3985P. 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
1956
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 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
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PRETTYMAN WALTER P
Address
3402 HART RD
City
VALDOSTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia31601-2600
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)
51121626
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A396

Additional Details

Registration
N3985P
Serial Number
18-4745
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2031
Last Action Date
September 27, 2024
Last Update Date
September 27, 2024
Unique ID
00116958

Data Source

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

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