N12026 - 1963 Maule M-4 Aircraft Registration

M4

1963 MAULE M-4

Aircraft Description

N12026 is a 1963 Maule M-4, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bernhardt Michael J in North Branch, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N12026 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0566F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12026 was last updated on January 22, 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 N12026. 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
September 24, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BERNHARDT MICHAEL J
Address
12316 KOST DAM RD
City
NORTH BRANCH
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55056-6743
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)
50053157
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0566F

Additional Details

Registration
N12026
Serial Number
38
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 22, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00960330

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC