N170WT - Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N170WT is a Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Barber Shane C in Willow, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on May 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N170WT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A11B33 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N170WT was last updated on May 13, 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 N170WT. 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
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
September 18, 1996
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BARBER SHANE C
Address
PO BOX 323
City
WILLOW
State / Zip Code
Alaska99688-0323
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)
50215463
Mode S Code (Hex)
A11B33

Additional Details

Registration
N170WT
Serial Number
12-753
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 13, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00532290

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC