N4579A - 1956 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1956 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N4579A is a 1956 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Craig, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1956. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N4579A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A58FB1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4579A was last updated on February 15, 2025. 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 N4579A. 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-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
March 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
19
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 243
City
CRAIG
State / Zip Code
Alaska99921-0243
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)
51307661
Mode S Code (Hex)
A58FB1

Additional Details

Registration
N4579A
Serial Number
18-4885
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
February 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00462974

Data Source

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

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