Piper PA-18A-135
52 Piper PA-18A-135 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1952–1964. Most are registered in AK, MT and TX.
- Registered today
- 52
- Years built
- 1952–1964
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · Reciprocating
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 ADs match the Piper PA-18A-135 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.
Watch new ADs for the Piper PA-18A-135
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Accident history
NTSB since 1982- NTSB events
- 15
- Destroyed
- 0
- Substantial damage
- 15
- Minor damage
- 0
- No damage
- 0
Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Piper PA-18A-135 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Piper PA-18A-135 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.
- Jul 6, 2020Substantial damage · none injuries · Marion, MTN60733
- Nov 24, 2007Substantial damage · none injuries · Yelm, WAN3250B
- Apr 23, 2003Substantial damage · none injuries · Marion, MTN60733
- Oct 26, 2000Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Akhiok, AKN1666Z
- Jun 11, 2000Substantial damage · none injuries · Kodiak, AKN1666Z
Service difficulty reports
FAA SDRs since 19950 reports on Piper PA-18A-135 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1952 | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 16 | |
| 1954 | 12 | |
| 1956 | 1 | |
| 1959 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 15 |
Buyer checklist
No ADs published since 1998 match the Piper PA-18A-135 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 15 NTSB events since 1982 involve Piper PA-18A-135 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-18A-135 aircraft
Page 1 of 3| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1099Y | — | Wolfforth, TX | Oct 8, 2008 |
| N1152C | 1953 | Hedley, TX | Feb 11, 1988 |
| N1154C | 1953 | Chugiak, AK | Dec 26, 2022 |
| N1190C | 1954 | Joseph, OR | Dec 8, 2014 |
| N1192C | 1953 | Paragould, AR | Aug 4, 2021 |
| N1352C | 1953 | Summerland Key, FL | Mar 24, 2005 |
| N135RB | — | Buffalo, WY | Dec 9, 2025 |
| N1385C | 1953 | Cordova, AK | Sep 9, 2025 |
| N1493C | 1953 | Omaha, NE | Apr 10, 1990 |
| N1500P | — | Palatine Bridge, NY | Oct 3, 2022 |
| N1563P | 1954 | Wasilla, AK | Apr 26, 2023 |
| N1652P | 1954 | Bangor, ME | Apr 4, 2024 |
| N1850A | 1952 | Barron, WI | Apr 15, 2015 |
| N18ZZ | 1959 | Spirit Lake, ID | May 24, 2022 |
| N2113A | — | Glasgow, MT | — |
| N2138A | 1952 | Sutton, AK | Feb 7, 2018 |
| N2156A | 1952 | Gillette, WY | Jun 4, 1979 |
| N2322A | 1952 | Sterling, CO | Dec 10, 1996 |
| N2428D | — | Boonville, NY | Aug 21, 2025 |
| N2488A | 1952 | Sidney, MT | May 1, 2018 |
| N2625A | 1952 | Townsend, MT | Dec 5, 1995 |
| N2689A | 1953 | Jackson, LA | Aug 23, 1956 |
| N3250B | 1954 | Westhope, ND | Jan 19, 2023 |
| N3294B | 1954 | Soldotna, AK | Jun 22, 2015 |
| N3297B | — | Kennewick, WA | Feb 11, 2022 |