N3853M - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N3853M is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sly Duane A DBA in Platte, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 1987. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N3853M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A470AA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3853M was last updated on April 14, 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 N3853M. 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
November 12, 1953
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
SLY DUANE A DBA
Address
PO BOX 754
City
PLATTE
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57369-0754
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)
51070252
Mode S Code (Hex)
A470AA

Additional Details

Registration
N3853M
Serial Number
12-2766
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00110404

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC