Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL
97 Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1945–1953. Most are registered in AK, MT and CO.
- Registered today
- 97
- Years built
- 1945–1953
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL 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.
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 33
- Destroyed
- 5
- Substantial damage
- 28
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL 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 SPECIAL aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Apr 15, 2024Substantial damage · none injuries · Big Lake, AKN303T
- Sep 9, 2022Substantial damage · none injuries · Delta Junction, AKN303T
- Oct 5, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Houston, TXN7117K
- May 13, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Palmer, AKN154T
- May 11, 2021Substantial damage · none injuries · Coeur D' Alene, IDN7296K
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1945 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 32 | |
| 1952 | 6 | |
| 1953 | 36 | |
| Unknown | 22 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 33 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL airframes. 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 SPECIAL aircraft
Page 1 of 4| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N105T | 1952 | Cordova, TN | Mar 5, 2018 |
| N108T | 1952 | Forestburg, SD | Feb 10, 2017 |
| N114T | 1952 | Hilo, HI | Feb 5, 2018 |
| N122T | 1952 | Spalding, NE | Oct 26, 1981 |
| N124T | 1952 | New Philadelphia, OH | Jan 3, 2018 |
| N126T | — | Frazer, MT | Jan 23, 2021 |
| N127T | 1952 | Lorena, TX | Mar 6, 1987 |
| N132L | — | Mountain View, MO | Oct 3, 2003 |
| N133T | 1953 | Buxton, ND | Aug 28, 2015 |
| N143T | 1953 | Storm Lake, IA | Aug 19, 2005 |
| N1451 | 1953 | Seabrook, NH | Aug 24, 2021 |
| N1500J | — | Palatine Bridge, NY | Jan 17, 2024 |
| N154T | — | Wasilla, AK | Mar 9, 2023 |
| N156T | 1953 | Casselton, ND | — |
| N159T | 1953 | Wasilla, AK | Oct 4, 2016 |
| N165T | 1953 | El Cajon, CA | Nov 6, 1998 |
| N170T | 1945 | Kidron, OH | Feb 10, 2020 |
| N180T | 1953 | Harbor Oaks, FL | Nov 30, 1999 |
| N189T | 1953 | Lynchburg, VA | Sep 4, 1987 |
| N18GE | 1950 | Poway, CA | Aug 16, 2013 |
| N206T | 1953 | Thomas, OK | May 12, 2014 |
| N218T | 1953 | Saint Helena, CA | Nov 3, 2018 |
| N224T | 1953 | Hollywood, FL | Aug 31, 2004 |
| N227T | 1953 | Easley, SC | Sep 26, 2007 |
| N230T | — | Phoenix, AZ | Jun 13, 2019 |