N2545M - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N2545M is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Copenhaver Patrick J in Enumclaw, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 1978. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N2545M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2696D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2545M was last updated on May 26, 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 N2545M. 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
1946
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
February 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
COPENHAVER PATRICK J
Address
18601 SE 440TH
City
ENUMCLAW
State / Zip Code
Washington98022
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50464555
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2696D

Additional Details

Registration
N2545M
Serial Number
12-931
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00842992

Data Source

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

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