N78450 - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N78450 is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gage Farms INC in Stanberry, MO. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2015. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N78450 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA282 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78450 was last updated on April 28, 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 N78450. 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
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
GAGE FARMS INC
Address
PO BOX 100
City
STANBERRY
State / Zip Code
Missouri64489-0100
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)
52521202
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA282

Additional Details

Registration
N78450
Serial Number
12-1962
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00301728

Data Source

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

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