N2720M - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N2720M is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Calderwood Kenneth E in Kenai, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N2720M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2B04E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2720M was last updated on June 3, 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 N2720M. 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
September 24, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CALDERWOOD KENNETH E
Address
47105 MILKY WAY ST
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99611-9448
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)
50530116
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2B04E

Additional Details

Registration
N2720M
Serial Number
12-1220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00110013

Data Source

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

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