N968SW - 1953 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1953 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N968SW is a 1953 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lessor Mark E in Boise, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2004. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N968SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD7B83 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N968SW was last updated on May 19, 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 N968SW. 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
1953
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
June 27, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
LESSOR MARK E
Address
24 HUMMINGBIRD HAVEN RD
City
BOISE
State / Zip Code
Idaho83716-3254
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C90 SERIES
Horsepower
95 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53275603
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD7B83

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N968SW
Serial Number
18-1444
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00832373

Data Source

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

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