N1553M - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N1553M is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rubbert Jan D in Upham, ND. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O-290-D engine producing 130 horsepower, N1553M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DF8F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1553M was last updated on March 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1553M. 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
1947
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-12
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA12PA-12 Super Cruiser
Cruise Speed
82 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 14, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
RUBBERT JAN D
Address
587 86TH ST NW
City
UPHAM
State / Zip Code
North Dakota58789-9609
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-290-D
Horsepower
130 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50157617
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DF8F

Additional Details

Registration
N1553M
Serial Number
12-3125
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00221069

Data Source

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

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