N78554 - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N78554 is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sullivan Shaun K in Midwest City, OK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 8, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 2020. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N78554 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA63D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78554 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 N78554. 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
May 8, 1975
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SULLIVAN SHAUN K
Address
1104 CEDAR HILL PL
City
MIDWEST CITY
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma73110-7623
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)
52523075
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA63D

Additional Details

Registration
N78554
Serial Number
12-3929
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00034970

Data Source

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

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