N2972M - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N2972M is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mckinney John C in Susquehanna, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 31, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on January 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N2972M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31225 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2972M was last updated on July 7, 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 N2972M. 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
December 31, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MCKINNEY JOHN C
Address
5723 HARMONY RD
City
SUSQUEHANNA
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18847-7656
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)
50611045
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31225

Additional Details

Registration
N2972M
Serial Number
12-1459
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00270863

Data Source

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

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