N6518P - 1959 Piper PA-24-250 Aircraft Registration

PA24

1959 PIPER PA-24-250

Aircraft Description

N6518P is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rubscha Rick L in Peoria, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 14, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N6518P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A893EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6518P was last updated on January 22, 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 N6518P. 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
1959
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA24PA-24 Comanche
Cruise Speed
135 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 14, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
RUBSCHA RICK L
Address
8933 W PALO VERDE AVE
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85345-7070
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52111757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A893EF

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N6518P
Serial Number
24-1640
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00172546

Data Source

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

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