N7487D - 1957 Piper PA-18A 150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1957 PIPER PA-18A 150

Aircraft Description

N7487D is a 1957 Piper PA-18A 150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southern Cross Aviation INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 21, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N7487D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA1393 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7487D was last updated on June 10, 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 N7487D. 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
1957
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A 150
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
December 3, 1957
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 21, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHERN CROSS AVIATION INC
Address
3511 SILVERSIDE RD STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19810-4902
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Southern Cross Aviation
ICAO Code
SXA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52411623
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA1393

Additional Details

Registration
N7487D
Serial Number
18-5826
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00632627

Data Source

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

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