N4316M - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N4316M is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis Ronald L Jr in Soldotna, AK. The registration certificate was issued on April 21, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N4316M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52A0B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4316M was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 60.4755, -151.0280 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4316M was last updated on October 20, 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 N4316M. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 21, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS RONALD L JR
Address
PO BOX 4028
City
SOLDOTNA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99669-4028
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51225013
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52A0B

Additional Details

Registration
N4316M
Serial Number
12-3249
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00872024

Last Known Position

Date
April 2, 2026 (UTC 22:14:53)
Airport
Latitude
60.475525
Longitude
-151.028011

Data Source

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

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