N2556M - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N2556M is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tennyson Chad E in Ridgefield, WA. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N2556M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26D47 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2556M was last updated on September 15, 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 N2556M. 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
June 28, 2010
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
TENNYSON CHAD E
Address
26908 NE 45TH AVE
City
RIDGEFIELD
State / Zip Code
Washington98642-8400
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50466507
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26D47

Additional Details

Registration
N2556M
Serial Number
12-1040
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00723112

Data Source

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

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