N4387A - 1956 Piper PA-18S-150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1956 PIPER PA-18S-150

Aircraft Description

N4387A is a 1956 Piper PA-18S-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcgahan Cody in Nikiski, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4387A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54424 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4387A was last updated on November 8, 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 N4387A. 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-18S-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
March 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MCGAHAN CODY
Address
PO BOX 7100
City
NIKISKI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99635-7100
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)
51242044
Mode S Code (Hex)
A54424

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N4387A
Serial Number
18-4795
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2030
Last Action Date
November 8, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00732294

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC