N72RP - 1952 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1952 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N72RP is a 1952 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Visscher Fred D in Madison, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 2006. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N72RP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A2B8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72RP 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 N72RP. 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
1952
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
July 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
VISSCHER FRED D
Address
3390 EATONTON RD
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30650-5047
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52321270
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A2B8

Additional Details

Registration
N72RP
Serial Number
18-2214
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00990080

Data Source

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

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