N9796D - 1959 Piper PA-18 Aircraft Registration

PA18

1959 PIPER PA-18

Aircraft Description

N9796D is a 1959 Piper PA-18, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ski Ag Aviation LLC in Bismarck, ND. The registration certificate was issued on November 19, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor C90 SERIES engine producing 95 horsepower, N9796D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA842 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9796D was last updated on November 19, 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 N9796D. 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
1959
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
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 19, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SKI AG AVIATION LLC
Address
12101 28TH ST NW
City
BISMARCK
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58503-8413
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)
53324102
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA842

Additional Details

Registration
N9796D
Serial Number
18-6872
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00374578

Data Source

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

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