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N5978D

Built 1956 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Piper 18Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-18 Super Cub
This aircraft is a
Piper 18
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
380 nm
Cruise speed
100 kt
Max speed
113 kt
Service ceiling
19,000 ft
Takeoff distance
160 m
Landing distance
270 m
Weights
MTOW
800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
136 L
Dimensions
Length
6.8 m
Wingspan
10.7 m
Height
2.0 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2
How common is this aircraft?
4,798Piper 18 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N5978DUSACTIVE
    WINKELMAN RONALD A
    2001 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N5978D — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N5978D?

N5978D is a Piper 18, built in 1956. Sprinkle's record for N5978D covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N5978D currently active?

Registry records list N5978D's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 18.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N5978D?

N5978D carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18-5441, the serial assigned to this Piper 18 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N5978D?

N5978D's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A7BADC — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 18 broadcasts.