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 · 52 PA-18A-135 (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N3789A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Montana |
Restricted | 2026-06-26 | Valid |
| N135RB | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Wyoming |
Standard | 2025-12-09 | Valid |
| N1385C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2025-09-09 | Valid |
| N2428D | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Co-owned owner New York |
Standard | 2025-08-21 | Valid |
| N1652P | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Ccf Ventures INC Bangor, Maine |
Standard | 2024-04-04 | Valid |
| N8081C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-12-06 | Valid |
| N8061C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Cape May Aerial Advertising LLC Rio Grande, New Jersey |
Restricted | 2023-06-17 | Valid |
| N1563P | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2023-04-26 | Valid |
| N5318W | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Southern Cub & Aircraft Restoration LLC Pensacola, Florida |
None on file | 2023-04-06 | Valid |
| N3351B | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Connecticut |
Restricted | 2023-03-03 | Valid |
| N8066C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2023-01-30 | Valid |
| N3250B | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Multiple | 2023-01-19 | Valid |
| N1154C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2022-12-26 | Valid |
| N1500P | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner New York |
Restricted | 2022-10-03 | Valid |
| N18ZZ | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Idaho |
Standard | 2022-05-24 | Valid |
| N3297B | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Washington |
Standard | 2022-02-11 | Valid |
| N8050C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | 2021-08-31 | Valid |
| N5170A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
None on file | 2021-08-14 | Valid |
| N1192C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Co-owned owner Arkansas |
Standard | 2021-08-04 | Valid |
| N60733 | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Co-owned owner Montana |
Standard | 2020-12-12 | Valid |
| N8171C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Peed Aviation INC Casa Grande, Arizona |
Multiple | 2020-07-09 | Valid |
| N8659C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Kansas |
Restricted | 2020-04-30 | Valid |
| N8563C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Restricted | 2018-05-21 | Valid |
| N2488A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | 2018-05-01 | Valid |
| N2138A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Kingdom Air CORP Sutton, Alaska |
Multiple | 2018-02-07 | Valid |
| N8774C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Virginia |
Restricted | 2017-02-27 | Valid |
| N3294B | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Multiple | 2015-06-22 | Valid |
| N8956C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2015-05-29 | Valid |
| N1850A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Restricted | 2015-04-15 | Valid |
| N1190C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Oregon |
Standard | 2014-12-08 | Valid |
| N8070C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner North Dakota |
Restricted | 2014-03-19 | Valid |
| N3355B | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Gar Aviation INC Lexington, Oregon |
Standard | 2014-02-28 | Valid |
| N3788A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Washington |
Restricted | 2011-10-17 | Valid |
| N3686A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Montana |
Restricted | 2010-03-09 | Valid |
| N946AF | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2008-10-16 | Valid |
| N1099Y | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 2008-10-08 | Valid |
| N644DR | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, Michigan |
Multiple | 2006-08-11 | Valid |
| N1352C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Florida |
Standard | 2005-03-24 | Valid |
| N3708A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner New York |
Standard | 2002-03-27 | Valid |
| N8172C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Wisconsin |
Restricted | 2001-09-19 | Valid |
| N8552C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Texas |
Standard | 2001-05-10 | Valid |
| N8662C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Killen Land & Livestock Angela, Montana |
Restricted | 1998-10-23 | Valid |
| N2322A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Colorado |
Standard | 1996-12-10 | Valid |
| N2625A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Montana |
Restricted | 1995-12-05 | Valid |
| N753T | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Big Bend Soaring INC Port Orange, Florida |
Multiple | 1995-08-19 | Valid |
| N8799C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Vand Flyve Klub INC Thief River Falls, Minnesota |
Standard | 1990-07-09 | Valid |
| N1493C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
H G Klug Sons INC Omaha, Nebraska |
Standard | 1990-04-10 | Valid |
| N1152C | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Texas |
Multiple | 1988-02-11 | Valid |
| N2156A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Iberlin Ranch Gillette, Wyoming |
Multiple | 1979-06-04 | Valid |
| N2689A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Louisiana |
Multiple | 1956-08-23 | Valid |
| N2113A | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Montana |
Standard | Sale reported | |
| N3372B | Piper PA-18A-135 |
Individual owner Alaska |
Standard | Canceled |