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 records · 1,380 cases since 1982, 162 fatal
2026-09-18ANC26FA106 · PA-18-150 N9128D · accident near Northway, AK · 2 killed
2026-09-15WPR26LA348 · PA-18-150 N4500W · accident near Roundup, MT · no injuries
2026-09-10ANC26LA101 · PA-18A 150 N7795D · accident near Palmer, AK · no injuries
2026-09-09WPR26LA336 · PA-18-150 N9678P · accident near Moses Lake, WA · no injuries
2026-08-29ANC26LA093 · PA-18 N15XX · accident near Beluga, AK · no injuries
2026-08-27ERA26LA316 · PA-18A 150 N2368P · accident near New Smyrna Beach, FL · no injuries
2026-07-18WPR26LA268 · PA-18 N7590K · accident near Colusa, CA · serious injuries
2026-07-07ANC26LA069 · PA-18-150 N824JT · accident near Mekoryuk, AK · no injuries
The 8 most recent of 1,380 cases where the NTSB's make and model match this family's versions. Rates per registered aircraft, phases of flight and causes are coming with the analytics stage. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
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 · 90 PA-18-125 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N7178K | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2026-05-09 | Valid |
| N1377A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Far Horizon LLC Bighorn, Montana |
Standard | 2026-02-18 | Valid |
| N1263A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Kansas |
Standard | 2025-12-30 | Valid |
| N777TG | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Montana |
Multiple | 2025-11-24 | Valid |
| N1304A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-09-18 | Valid |
| N1322A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2025-09-09 | Valid |
| N4108A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2025-03-05 | Valid |
| N1604A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2025-03-03 | Valid |
| N525TS | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2025-02-04 | Valid |
| N85MN | Piper PA-18-125 |
Mack Air LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
Standard | 2024-09-11 | Valid |
| N1378A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Dray LLC Bridgeport, Nebraska |
Multiple | 2024-08-29 | Valid |
| N1050A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Standard | 2024-07-26 | Valid |
| N1957A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Skywagon Aero LLC Wilmington, Delaware |
Multiple | 2024-02-08 | Valid |
| N1887A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2024-01-20 | Valid |
| N52YC | Piper PA-18-125 |
Mx4 Investments LLC Kilgore, Texas |
Standard | 2023-09-23 | Valid |
| N1888A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Alaska Tailwheel LLC Fairbanks, Alaska |
Standard | 2023-08-21 | Valid |
| N1324A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-08-03 | Valid |
| N1112A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-07-19 | Valid |
| N1355A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2023-07-19 | Valid |
| N1253A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-05-20 | Valid |
| N1348A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2023-04-22 | Valid |
| N16688 | Piper PA-18-125 |
Water Wings LLC Buckley, Washington |
Standard | 2023-04-06 | Valid |
| N1153A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2023-03-12 | Valid |
| N10572 | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2023-03-01 | Valid |
| N1919A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2022-12-14 | Valid |
| N1896A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2022-01-31 | Valid |
| N1398A | Piper PA-18-125 |
N1398A LLC Anchorage, Alaska |
None on file | 2021-12-21 | Valid |
| N1602A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner New York |
Multiple | 2021-12-04 | Valid |
| N1878A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Napa Taildraggers INC Napa, California |
Standard | 2021-09-08 | Valid |
| N1258A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Lake Country Lodge INC Port Alsworth, Alaska |
Standard | 2021-08-19 | Valid |
| N1294A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2021-07-19 | Valid |
| N3360P | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-05-03 | Valid |
| N1336A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2021-02-17 | Valid |
| N1103A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2020-09-15 | Valid |
| N523SC | Piper PA-18-125 |
Bush Rider LLC Erwinna, Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2020-04-30 | Valid |
| N551SC | Piper PA-18-125 |
Aoa Adventures LLC Midvale, Utah |
Standard | 2020-04-21 | Valid |
| N1105A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2020-04-01 | Valid |
| N3872C | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2020-02-21 | Valid |
| N1912A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2019-07-31 | Valid |
| N1312A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Idaho |
Restricted | 2019-07-03 | Valid |
| N1048A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Restricted | 2019-04-25 | Valid |
| N1314A | Piper PA-18-125 |
K & D Livestock INC Volborg, Montana |
Standard | 2018-10-23 | Valid |
| N1855A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2018-07-18 | Valid |
| N1612A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Arizona |
Restricted | 2017-12-26 | Valid |
| N1317A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2017-12-13 | Valid |
| N1334A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Multiple | 2017-09-25 | Valid |
| N1210A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2017-07-27 | Valid |
| N1069A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Restricted | 2017-06-16 | Valid |
| N9363B | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2017-06-07 | Valid |
| N1249A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Airmotive Service LLC Brigham City, Utah |
Standard | 2017-05-09 | Valid |
| N1170A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2017-02-02 | Valid |
| N907LC | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2016-07-25 | Valid |
| N150T | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alabama |
Standard | 2016-01-29 | Valid |
| N1221A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2016-01-14 | Valid |
| N1934A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2015-12-12 | Valid |
| N1195A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2015-11-16 | Valid |
| N1364A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2015-05-22 | Valid |
| N1610A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2014-05-27 | Valid |
| N1627A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Nebraska |
Restricted | 2014-04-21 | Valid |
| N1283A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2013-12-04 | Valid |
| N1368A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2013-08-12 | Valid |
| N1104A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Washington |
Restricted | 2013-07-24 | Valid |
| N1169A | Piper PA-18-125 |
K-Air Service LLC Gakona, Alaska |
Restricted | 2013-06-13 | Valid |
| N1906A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Montana |
Restricted | 2012-10-22 | Valid |
| N1268A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2011-12-05 | Valid |
| N1238A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Oregon |
Standard | 2011-08-19 | Valid |
| N1011A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Pennsylvania |
Standard | 2011-05-27 | Valid |
| N1111A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Standard | 2011-05-27 | Valid |
| N1129A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2010-12-16 | Valid |
| N1259A | Piper PA-18-125 |
High Exposure INC Wilmington, Delaware |
Restricted | 2010-08-13 | Valid |
| N1042A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2010-07-01 | Valid |
| N1029A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner South Dakota |
Standard | 2010-02-01 | Valid |
| N1386A | Piper PA-18-125 |
State Of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska |
Multiple | 2008-11-06 | Valid |
| N1017A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2008-08-01 | Valid |
| N1367A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Ll Wings LLC Minnetonka, Minnesota |
Multiple | 2008-07-18 | Valid |
| N1233A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Decker Leon T Hollister, California |
Standard | 2008-01-18 | Valid |
| N1151A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2005-06-16 | Valid |
| N1366A | Piper PA-18-125 |
T & E INC Fowler, Kansas |
Standard | 2005-03-08 | Valid |
| N1149A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 2003-12-08 | Valid |
| N1246A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Gay Ranch INC Broadus, Montana |
Standard | 1999-02-10 | Valid |
| N1305A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Air Dakota Flite INC Hettinger, North Dakota |
Standard | 1992-12-03 | Valid |
| N1197A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 1992-03-16 | Valid |
| N100SX | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Nevada |
Multiple | 1991-08-19 | Valid |
| N1075A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Michigan |
Standard | 1989-06-12 | Valid |
| N4199A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Co-owned owner Virginia |
Standard | 1986-07-24 | Valid |
| N125FG | Piper PA-18-125 |
State Of Alaska Kodiak, Alaska |
Standard | 1984-03-01 | Valid |
| N1372A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner South Dakota |
Restricted | 1976-11-15 | Valid |
| N1106A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Mountain Air Spray CO Craig, Colorado |
Standard | 1963-10-01 | Valid |
| N1150A | Piper PA-18-125 |
Mountain Air Spray Company Craig, Colorado |
Multiple | 1960-03-30 | Valid |
| N102T | Piper PA-18-125 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | Pending |