N8163C - 1954 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1954 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N8163C is a 1954 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sikveland Nils in Richey, MT. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 11, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 29, 1991. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8163C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB226A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8163C was last updated on April 14, 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 N8163C. 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
August 11, 1978
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 29, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
SIKVELAND NILS
Address
PO BOX 254
City
RICHEY
State / Zip Code
Montana59259
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)
52621152
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB226A

Additional Details

Registration
N8163C
Serial Number
18-3619
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00630102

Data Source

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

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