N949FS - 1951 Piper L-21A Aircraft Registration

PA18

1951 PIPER L-21A

Aircraft Description

N949FS is a 1951 Piper L-21A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Draper Floyd L in El Paso, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 1982. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N949FS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2F25 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N949FS was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The PA-18 Super Cub became aviation's most successful utility aircraft, dominating bush flying and flight training for over four decades. First flown in 1949, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated two in tandem configuration and could operate from strips as short as 200 feet. With a 35-foot wingspan and powered by engines ranging from 90 to 150 horsepower, the Super Cub achieved legendary short-field performance that made it indispensable for backcountry operations. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation, it recorded the longest production run of any single aircraft model in aviation history. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA18.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N949FS. 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
1951
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
L-21A
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 21, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 1982

Registered Owner

Name
DRAPER FLOYD L
Address
1800 JULIA MAY PL
City
EL PASO
State / Zip Code
Texas79935-3203
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)
53227445
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2F25

Additional Details

Registration
N949FS
Serial Number
18-949
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00773127

Data Source

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

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