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N5997Z

Built 1965 · 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

Flight activity

(28 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
3
Last 90 days
28
Last seen
17 Oct 2026
Tracked since
30 Aug 2026

Frequent routes: PAMR → PAMR (1)

  • PAMR → …17 Oct 2026 · 0h 06m
  • Tracked flight12 Sept 2026 · 0h 16m
  • Tracked flight12 Sept 2026 · 0h 15m
  • PAMR → …11 Sept 2026 · 0h 11m
  • PAMR → PAMR11 Sept 2026 · 0h 21m
  • … → PAMR11 Sept 2026 · 0h 14m
  • … → PAMR11 Sept 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight10 Sept 2026 · 0h 19m
  • … → PAWS10 Sept 2026 · 0h 20m
  • Tracked flight5 Sept 2026 · 0h 34m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

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)
  • N5997ZUSACTIVE
    SUTLIFF RICHARD N TRUSTEE
    2011 – 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

N5997Z — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N5997Z?

N5997Z is a Piper 18, built in 1965. Sprinkle's record for N5997Z covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N5997Z currently active?

Registry records list N5997Z's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 18.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N5997Z?

N5997Z carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18-8254, the serial assigned to this Piper 18 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N5997Z?

N5997Z's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A7C23B — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 18 broadcasts.