N8281C - 1954 Piper PA-18A Aircraft Registration

PA18

1954 PIPER PA-18A

Aircraft Description

N8281C is a 1954 Piper PA-18A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Ken C in Fairbanks, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 1989. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N8281C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB5111 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8281C was last updated on July 7, 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 N8281C. 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-18A
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
September 11, 2009
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS KEN C
Address
1935 SWALLOW DR
City
FAIRBANKS
State / Zip Code
Alaska99709-6647
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52650421
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB5111

Additional Details

Registration
N8281C
Serial Number
18-3689
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00813541

Data Source

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

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