N78AJ - 1978 Piper PA-18-150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1978 PIPER PA-18-150

Aircraft Description

N78AJ is a 1978 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hamlin Curits in North Pole, AK. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 5, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 1991. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78AJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8E36 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78AJ was last updated on July 28, 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 N78AJ. 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
1978
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18-150
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 5, 1979
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
HAMLIN CURITS
Address
PO BOX 56446
City
NORTH POLE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99705-1446
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507066
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8E36

Additional Details

Registration
N78AJ
Serial Number
18-7809111
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00904810

Data Source

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

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