N3027M - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N3027M is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buck Timothy A in Howland, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 24, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2017. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N3027M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32A19 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3027M was last updated on October 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 N3027M. 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
1947
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 24, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
BUCK TIMOTHY A
Address
PO BOX 473
City
HOWLAND
State / Zip Code
Maine04448-0473
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)
50625031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32A19

Additional Details

Registration
N3027M
Serial Number
12-1741
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00541103

Data Source

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

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