N12017 - 1963 Maule M-4 Aircraft Registration

M4

1963 MAULE M-4

Aircraft Description

N12017 is a 1963 Maule M-4, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nuckles Charles Austin Jr in Suffolk, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 13, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N12017 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0564D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12017 was last updated on March 21, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Maule Air, based in Moultrie, Georgia, manufactures rugged utility aircraft designed for short-field and bush operations. Maule aircraft are popular in backcountry flying, aerial photography, and utility work. AviatorDB tracks 1,499 Maule aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the M-4 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12017. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1963
Manufacturer
MAULE
Model
M-4
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
M4M-4 Astro Rocket
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 13, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
NUCKLES CHARLES AUSTIN JR
Address
1591 CHERRY GROVE RD
City
SUFFOLK
State / Zip Code
Virginia23438-9639
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50053115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0564D

Additional Details

Registration
N12017
Serial Number
27
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
March 21, 2026
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00130340

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC