1956 Piper PA-18ASingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Anchorage, AK, USA

This 1956 Piper PA-18A, serial number 18-4773, was Jim West’s personal aircraft and saw extensive use for Alaskan outfitting and guiding adventures. Currently based in Anchorage, Alaska, and in used condition, it is equipped with a VFR-only flight rule setup. The airframe shows 2,075 total hours, with the Lycoming O-320-A2B engine having just 90 hours since major overhaul, and the McCauley 1A175/GM8243 propeller has only 60 hours since new.

The aircraft features a lightweight, purpose-built configuration that includes all the “important” Alaskan modifications as noted by the seller, while omitting non-essential weight. It is a converted Ag...