N8563C - Piper PA-18A-135 Aircraft Registration

PA18

PIPER PA-18A-135

Aircraft Description

N8563C is a Piper PA-18A-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pearson Ronald M in Sutton, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8563C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC066 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8563C was last updated on May 12, 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 N8563C. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-18A-135
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
May 28, 1958
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
PEARSON RONALD M
Address
PO BOX 6
City
SUTTON
State / Zip Code
Alaska99674-0006
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)
52740146
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC066

Additional Details

Registration
N8563C
Serial Number
18-2712
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00572651

Data Source

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

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