N6398B - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N6398B is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hanson Charlotte A in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on November 15, 2007. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N6398B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8629D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6398B was last updated on July 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 N6398B. 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
1946
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
May 14, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 15, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
HANSON CHARLOTTE A
Address
3774 S CAUDILL RD
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-7608
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)
52061235
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8629D

Additional Details

Registration
N6398B
Serial Number
12-382
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00042707

Data Source

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

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