N4260M - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N4260M is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Helmstadt Ronald J in Bridgeport, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N4260M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5144D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4260M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.4377, -83.8862 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4260M was last updated on January 22, 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 N4260M. 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
September 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HELMSTADT RONALD J
Address
7262 MOORISH RD
City
BRIDGEPORT
State / Zip Code
Michigan48722-9767
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)
51212115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5144D

Additional Details

Registration
N4260M
Serial Number
12-3176
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00291934

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 20:36:48)
Airport
Latitude
43.437744
Longitude
-83.886236

Data Source

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

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