N83455 - 1976 Piper PA-18-150 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1976 PIPER PA-18-150

Aircraft Description

N83455 is a 1976 Piper PA-18-150, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thornton William S in Seadrift, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on February 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB6A5B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N83455 was last updated on February 6, 2025. 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 N83455. 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
1976
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
August 31, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
THORNTON WILLIAM S
Address
PO BOX 595
City
SEADRIFT
State / Zip Code
Texas77983-0595
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52665133
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB6A5B

Additional Details

Registration
N83455
Serial Number
18-7609141
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00563301

Data Source

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

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