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N96DC

Built 1960 · 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

(1 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
1
Last seen
19 Oct 2026
Tracked since
15 Oct 2026

Showing the 0 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)
  • N96DCUSACTIVE
    VERTICAL HORIZON AVIATION LLC
    2024 – 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

N96DC — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N96DC?

N96DC is a Piper 18, built in 1960. Sprinkle's record for N96DC covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N96DC currently active?

Registry records list N96DC's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 18.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N96DC?

N96DC carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18-7284, the serial assigned to this Piper 18 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N96DC?

N96DC's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AD5A1B — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 18 broadcasts.