N12LT - 1972 Thorp T-18 171 Aircraft Registration

1972 THORP T-18 171

Aircraft Description

N12LT is a 1972 Thorp T-18 171, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Baker William A in Lincolnton, NC. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 15, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12LT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05265 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12LT was last updated on September 6, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Thorp T-18 is an aircraft manufacturer with aircraft registered in the FAA database tracked by AviatorDB. AviatorDB tracks 1 Thorp T-18 aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 171 model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N12LT. 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
1972
Manufacturer
THORP T-18
Model
171
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
Cruise Speed
97 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 15, 2003
Classification
Experimental 2 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BAKER WILLIAM A
Address
1269 WILDALE LN
City
LINCOLNTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28092-8998
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50051145
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05265

Additional Details

Registration
N12LT
Serial Number
406
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 6, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00400100

Data Source

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

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