Piper PA-18 105
57 Piper PA-18 105 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1950–1953. Most are registered in AK, TX and FL.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 57
- Years built
- 1950–1953
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper PA-18 105 airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.
AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 19
- Destroyed
- 1
- Substantial damage
- 18
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper PA-18 105 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper PA-18 105 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jun 23, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Chena, AKN7506K
- Jun 18, 2026Substantial damage · none injuries · Petersville, AKN249T
- Jun 25, 2018Substantial damage · none injuries · Cantwell, AKN249T
- Jun 20, 2008Substantial damage · none injuries · Fayetteville, NCN221T
- Aug 22, 2005Substantial damage · minor injuries · N. Myrtle Beach, SCN262T
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19951 report on Piper PA-18 105 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Most reported parts
- muffler1
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1950 | 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 | |
| 1953 | 29 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper PA-18 105 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 19 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper PA-18 105 airframes. Operators and repair stations filed 1 service difficulty report on Piper PA-18 105 airframes since 1995. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.
- Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
- Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
- Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
- Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
- Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
Type data
FAA aircraft reference file- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Category
- Land
- Certification
- Type Certificated
- Max takeoff weight
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruising speed
- 97 mph
PA-18 105 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N116T | 1952 | Frankston, TX | Jul 24, 2020 |
| N120T | 1952 | Stafford, KS | Dec 30, 2025 |
| N122BE | — | San Antonio, TX | Oct 6, 2025 |
| N137T | 1953 | Hastings, MN | Sep 13, 1973 |
| N141T | 1953 | Wasilla, AK | Apr 11, 2022 |
| N147T | 1953 | Wyoming, PA | Jul 26, 1988 |
| N148T | 1953 | Mar 2, 2018 | |
| N157T | 1953 | Manchester, OK | Jan 15, 1992 |
| N166T | 1953 | Talkeetna, AK | Oct 5, 2009 |
| N181T | 1953 | Roxboro, NC | Nov 1, 2023 |
| N186T | 1953 | Strykersville, NY | Feb 2, 1988 |
| N204TT | 1952 | Edmonson, TX | May 23, 2006 |
| N213T | 1953 | Park City, MT | Mar 23, 2023 |
| N221T | 1953 | Portsmouth, NH | Jan 30, 2020 |
| N2230Y | — | Absarokee, MT | Jan 4, 2023 |
| N226T | 1953 | Medford, OR | Jul 7, 1999 |
| N2287Y | — | Horseshoe Bay, TX | Aug 27, 2024 |
| N228T | 1953 | Saint Jo, TX | Jul 8, 2021 |
| N229T | — | Fairbanks, AK | Feb 14, 2025 |
| N2304Y | 1952 | Scenery Hill, PA | Nov 1, 2011 |
| N231T | 1953 | Slana, AK | Nov 27, 1991 |
| N243T | 1953 | Aberdeen, SD | Jan 26, 2011 |
| N249T | 1953 | Anchorage, AK | Jul 24, 2026 |
| N254T | 1953 | Charlotte, VT | Sep 13, 2024 |
| N257T | 1953 | Pittsfield, ME | — |