N78570 - Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N78570 is a Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Van De Mark Raymond L in Ithaca, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on August 23, 1978. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA67F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78570 was last updated on May 19, 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 N78570. 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
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
October 1, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 23, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
VAN DE MARK RAYMOND L
Address
2068 MECKLENBURG RD
City
ITHACA
State / Zip Code
New York14850
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52523177
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA67F

Additional Details

Registration
N78570
Serial Number
12-3945
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00714970

Data Source

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

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