N8053C - 1954 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1954 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N8053C is a 1954 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Strand Christian Paul in Grand Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8053C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAF734 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8053C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.1610, -85.6807 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8053C was last updated on July 21, 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 N8053C. 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
1954
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 27, 1955
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
STRAND CHRISTIAN PAUL
Address
651 GLADSTONE DR SE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49506-2818
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)
52573464
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAF734

Additional Details

Registration
N8053C
Serial Number
18-3398
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00600532

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 16:06:43)
Airport
Latitude
42.970047
Longitude
-85.793003

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC