N4394M - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N4394M is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pachl John A in Forsyth, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 2016. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4394M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5477D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4394M was last updated on July 18, 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 N4394M. 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
March 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
PACHL JOHN A
Address
PO BOX 1197
City
FORSYTH
State / Zip Code
Montana59327-1197
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51243575
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5477D

Additional Details

Registration
N4394M
Serial Number
12-3332
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00552304

Data Source

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

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