N5489H - 1950 Piper PA-18-105 Special Aircraft Registration

PA18

1950 PIPER PA-18-105 SPECIAL

Aircraft Description

N5489H is a 1950 Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcmahan Charles B in Gakona, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 27, 2000. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5489H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6F93F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5489H was last updated on May 5, 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 N5489H. 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
1950
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-105 SPECIAL
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
May 28, 1957
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 27, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
MCMAHAN CHARLES B
Address
PO BOX 110
City
GAKONA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99586-0110
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51574477
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6F93F

Additional Details

Registration
N5489H
Serial Number
18-80
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00373315

Data Source

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

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