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N8979D

Built 1975 · registered US

29 for sale33 manuals& guides4,798 registered

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ActiveManufacturer Piper Model 18 Variant PA-18-150
Representative photo of a Piper 18Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-18 Super Cub
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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
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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

(65 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
65
Last seen
3 Oct 2026
Tracked since
1 Sept 2026
  • … → PAMR2 Oct 2026 · 0h 14m
  • PAMR → …2 Oct 2026 · 0h 05m
  • … → PAMR2 Oct 2026 · 0h 17m
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 0h 07m
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 0h 33m
  • Tracked flight2 Oct 2026 · 0h 12m
  • … → PAMR29 Sept 2026 · 0h 19m
  • … → PAMR29 Sept 2026 · 0h 25m
  • Tracked flight29 Sept 2026 · 0h 35m
  • Tracked flight29 Sept 2026 · 0h 12m

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

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  • N8979DUSACTIVE
    BURNETT KRIS W
    2025 – 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

N8979D — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N8979D?

N8979D is a Piper 18, built in 1975. Sprinkle's record for N8979D covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N8979D currently active?

Registry records list N8979D's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 18.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N8979D?

N8979D carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18-7509053, the serial assigned to this Piper 18 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N8979D?

N8979D's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC62EC — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 18 broadcasts.