Aircraft Description
N540DM is a 2008 Cub Crafters CC18-180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to L-bird LLC in Hood River, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 2008. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-C1G engine producing 180 horsepower, N540DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D843 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N540DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.6777, -121.2884 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N540DM was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
Cub Crafters is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 66 Cub Crafters aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the CC18-180 model.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N540DM. 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.
Registered Owner
Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2018 | GAA18CA192 | Substantial | None | The student pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing after touching down with the left brake engaged. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action. |
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Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC