N96D - Piper PA-18-135 Aircraft Registration

PA18

PIPER PA-18-135

Aircraft Description

N96D is a Piper PA-18-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC in Hollywood, FL. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2004. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 2 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD5A18 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N96D was last updated on April 14, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper M600 represents the pinnacle of single-engine turboprop aviation, combining advanced safety technology with exceptional performance capabilities. First entering production in 2016, this low-wing single-engine aircraft seats six passengers and features the revolutionary Garmin Autoland system, making it the first certified aircraft with autonomous landing capability. Powered by a 600-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop engine, the M600 achieves a maximum operating speed of 250 knots with a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Vero Beach, Florida facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M600.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N96D. 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-18-135
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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
VAN WAGNER AERIAL MEDIA LLC
Address
1600 E AIRPORT RD
ATTN PAUL WHITBY
City
HOLLYWOOD
State / Zip Code
Florida33023
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53255030
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD5A18

Additional Details

Registration
N96D
Serial Number
183810
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00206121

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 22:59:57)
Airport
Latitude
40.521103
Longitude
-74.608459

Data Source

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

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