Piper PA-18 Super Cub
3,619 on the U.S. register across 19 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 1950 to 1994; half of them date from 1959 or earlier. Alaska has the most (1,295). 27% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
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About the PA-18 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, single engine · Piston singles
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 1 engine
- Common engines
- Lycoming 0-320 Series (2,392), Lycoming 0-290 Series (390), Lycoming 0-235 Series (170)
- Seats
- 2
- Cruise speed
- about 97 mph
- Makers on the register
- Piper, Piper Aircraft Corp, Piper Aircraft Inc
- Registered
- earliest certificate September 22, 1950; newest October 1, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Alaska1,295Montana251Texas169Washington128Minnesota108Florida107California107Oregon105North Dakota93South Dakota89Wyoming82Colorado76
Who owns them registrant type
Individual2,129 (59%)Co-owned503 (14%)LLC502 (14%)Corporation337 (9%)Partnership81 (2%)Government55 (2%)Non-citizen corporation12 (0.3%)
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
| Version | Registered | Built | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-18-150 | 2,066 | 1950 to 1994 | 57.1% |
| PA-18 | 478 | 1949 to 1977 | 13.2% |
| PA-18A 150 | 382 | 1952 to 1968 | 10.6% |
| PA-18-135 | 220 | 1947 to 1957 | 6.1% |
| PA-18A | 151 | 1950 to 1962 | 4.2% |
| PA-18-105 SPECIAL | 97 | 1945 to 1953 | 2.7% |
| PA-18-125 | 90 | 1950 to 1968 | 2.5% |
| PA-18 105 | 56 | 1950 to 1953 | 1.5% |
| PA-18A-135 | 52 | 1952 to 1964 | 1.4% |
| PA-18S-150 | 6 | 1954 to 1963 | 0.2% |
| PA-18AS-125 | 5 | 1952 | 0.1% |
| PA-18S | 4 | 1949 to 1955 | 0.1% |
| PA-18S-135 | 3 | 1952 to 1954 | 0.1% |
| PA18-160 | 2 | 1954 to 1977 | 0.1% |
| PA-18S-125 | 2 | 1951 to 1952 | 0.1% |
| PA-18A RESTRICTED | 2 | 1952 to 1956 | 0.1% |
| PA-18AS-135 | 1 | 1953 | 0.0% |
| PA-18-135 (L-21B) | 1 | 1956 | 0.0% |
| PA-18-125 A1 | 1 | 1952 | 0.0% |
When they were built by decade · 699 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Valid3,579 (99%)Pending18 (0.5%)Sale reported11 (0.3%)Canceled4 (0.1%)Revoked2 (0.1%)Pending cancellation2 (0.1%)
Airworthiness certificate class
Standard2,447 (68%)Multiple605 (17%)Restricted420 (12%)None on file111 (3%)Experimental29 (0.8%)Special flight permit6 (0.2%)
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
State Of Alaska23Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC18Ocean Aerial Ads INC7Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee6High Exposure INC6United States Department Of Agriculture5Skywagon Aero LLC5Piper Aircraft INC5Pa-18 LLC5Usda Aphis Ws Atoc4Rwr Air INC4Rs Specialties LLC4
Fleet pages: State Of Alaska · Van Wagner Aerial Media LLC · Ocean Aerial Ads INC · Southern Aircraft Consultancy INC Trustee · High Exposure INC · United States Department Of Agriculture · Skywagon Aero LLC · Piper Aircraft INC
Accident history NTSB
Each aircraft's own page already shows its NTSB accident and incident record. The model-wide record (accidents per year, fatal and non-fatal, against the number registered) is being added; it will appear here.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Piper PA-18 Super Cub aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
3,619 as of October 2, 2026, counting 19 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Piper PA-18s?
Alaska, with 1,295.
Who owns the Piper PA-18?
27% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 3,619
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3864Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Horizon Transportation And Rentals LLC Phoenix, Arizona |
Multiple | 2026-10-01 | Valid |
| N9884D | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2026-09-30 | Valid |
| N2447J | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-09-22 | Valid |
| N4067Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner New York |
Multiple | 2026-09-22 | Valid |
| N9977Y | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner New York |
Restricted | 2026-09-22 | Valid |
| N4382Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Standard | 2026-09-19 | Valid |
| N2983Z | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-09-18 | Valid |
| N7788D | Piper PA-18 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Standard | 2026-09-18 | Valid |
| N4156N | Piper PA-18-150 |
Foothill Aviation LLC Homer, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-09-17 | Valid |
| N321VB | Piper PA-18 |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2026-09-16 | Valid |
| N4014E | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2026-09-16 | Valid |
| N7154Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Copper River Airmotive LLC Copper Center, Alaska |
Restricted | 2026-09-16 | Valid |
| N2386S | Piper PA-18-150 |
Am Trans 731 LLC San Antonio, Texas |
Standard | 2026-09-15 | Valid |
| N7071B | Piper PA-18 |
Freelance Outdoor Adventures LLC Eagle River, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-09-09 | Valid |
| N1557P | Piper PA-18-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-09-05 | Valid |
| N610JW | Piper PA-18 |
Sarpy Aviation LLC Hysham, Montana |
Experimental | 2026-09-02 | Valid |
| N3799Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2026-09-01 | Valid |
| N82727 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2026-09-01 | Valid |
| N82968 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2026-09-01 | Valid |
| N2422H | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Restricted | 2026-08-30 | Valid |
| N45526 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Mvs Air LLC Kalispell, Montana |
Standard | 2026-08-29 | Valid |
| N7874D | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-08-28 | Valid |
| N3930Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-08-27 | Valid |
| N1755A | Piper PA-18 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-08-26 | Valid |
| N2399H | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2026-08-25 | Valid |
| N9678P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-08-24 | Valid |
| N3823Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Multiple | 2026-08-23 | Valid |
| N82714 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2026-08-21 | Valid |
| N1841A | Piper PA-18 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-19 | Valid |
| N124GS | Piper PA-18 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-08-12 | Valid |
| N2405J | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-11 | Valid |
| N222TM | Piper PA-18-150 |
Jtm Ranches Equipment LLC Dallas, Texas |
Standard | 2026-08-10 | Valid |
| N7506K | Piper PA-18 105 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-08-08 | Valid |
| N54107 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2026-08-04 | Valid |
| N79SB | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2026-07-30 | Valid |
| N90947 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2026-07-29 | Valid |
| N375UM | Piper PA-18S-150 |
Alaskan Outhouse Adventures LLC Big Lake, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-07-28 | Valid |
| N778Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-07-28 | Valid |
| N83392 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-07-28 | Valid |
| N9697P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Dubious Adventures II LLC Big Lake, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-07-28 | Valid |
| N39LD | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Co-owned owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2026-07-27 | Valid |
| N249T | Piper PA-18 105 |
Bigger Tires More Fun LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Multiple | 2026-07-24 | Valid |
| N1651P | Piper PA-18-135 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2026-07-23 | Valid |
| N9870D | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Standard | 2026-07-22 | Valid |
| N5485D | Piper PA-18A |
N5485D LLC Moses Lake, Washington |
None on file | 2026-07-08 | Valid |
| N4479Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-07-06 | Valid |
| N87875 | Piper PA-18-135 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2026-07-02 | Valid |
| N9292Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-07-01 | Valid |
| N3352B | Piper PA-18A |
Rey Aviation LLC Weston, Florida |
Standard | 2026-06-28 | Valid |
| N4077Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
En212Ak LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-06-27 | Valid |
| N3789A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Montana |
Restricted | 2026-06-26 | Valid |
| N4871B | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Co-owned owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-06-25 | Valid |
| N266SC | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
None on file | 2026-06-24 | Valid |
| N9664P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2026-06-23 | Valid |
| N8079C | Piper PA-18A |
Flying D Farm INC Kerhonkson, New York |
Restricted | 2026-06-22 | Valid |
| N269WM | Piper PA-18-150 |
Renninger Log Homes Meeker, Colorado |
Restricted | 2026-06-20 | Valid |
| N907Y | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
None on file | 2026-06-20 | Valid |
| N13911 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Northern Aeroworks LLC Eagle River, Alaska |
Standard | 2026-06-19 | Valid |
| N82016 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-06-18 | Valid |
| N6735L | Piper PA-18-150 |
Paynes Landing LLC Inlet, New York |
Standard | 2026-06-17 | Valid |
| N7169B | Piper PA-18-150 |
Northern Peaks Flight Training LLC Wasilla, Alaska |
Multiple | 2026-06-16 | Valid |
| N2115A | Piper PA-18 |
Jj Ventures LLC Billings, Montana |
Standard | 2026-06-12 | Valid |
| N4360Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-06-09 | Valid |
| N7576K | Piper PA-18 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-06-09 | Valid |
| N400MA | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-06-03 | Valid |
| N4134Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-06-01 | Valid |
| N7115K | Piper PA-18 |
Co-owned owner Wyoming |
Multiple | 2026-06-01 | Valid |
| N9391D | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2026-05-30 | Valid |
| N9934D | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-05-30 | Valid |
| N44536 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2026-05-29 | Valid |
| N469JJ | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Standard | 2026-05-29 | Valid |
| N4910P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-27 | Valid |
| N7238K | Piper PA-18 |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2026-05-27 | Valid |
| N327AK | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-26 | Valid |
| N4428Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Standard | 2026-05-26 | Valid | |
| N2886P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2026-05-25 | Valid |
| N98851 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-22 | Valid |
| N7066B | Piper PA-18-150 |
Wateractive43 LLC Auburn, California |
Multiple | 2026-05-21 | Valid |
| N8889D | Piper PA-18A 150 |
Wateractive43 LLC Auburn, California |
None on file | 2026-05-21 | Valid |
| N101EB | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-19 | Valid |
| N135KS | Piper PA-18-135 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-05-18 | Valid |
| N9969Q | Piper PA-18-135 |
Co-owned owner Texas |
Standard | 2026-05-17 | Valid |
| N1354C | Piper PA-18-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-14 | Valid |
| N818MA | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
None on file | 2026-05-13 | Valid |
| N4474Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Nevada |
Standard | 2026-05-09 | Valid |
| N7178K | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-09 | Valid |
| N2405H | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-08 | Valid |
| N83418 | Piper PA-18-150 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-05 | Valid |
| N5589J | Piper PA-18-135 |
Frank Investments INC Austin, Texas |
Standard | 2026-04-29 | Valid |
| N193CP | Piper PA-18-150 |
Stillwater Aviation LLC Winter Haven, Florida |
Standard | 2026-04-27 | Valid |
| N247T | Piper PA-18-105 SPECIAL |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-04-27 | Valid |
| N4579A | Piper PA-18 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-04-27 | Valid |
| N276T | Piper PA-18 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2026-04-24 | Valid |
| N4399A | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2026-04-24 | Valid |
| N4410E | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2026-04-23 | Valid |
| N7977V | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Minnesota |
Standard | 2026-04-20 | Valid |
| N2873P | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Montana |
Restricted | 2026-04-10 | Valid |
| N3699Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2026-04-10 | Valid |
| N4452Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-04-07 | Valid |
| N3945Z | Piper PA-18-150 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-03-31 | Valid |
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