N78574 - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N78574 is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Johns Robert A in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 2016. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78574 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA683 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78574 was last updated on July 7, 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 N78574. 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
February 22, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
JOHNS ROBERT A
Address
1516 CACHE DR
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99507-1324
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)
52523203
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA683

Additional Details

Registration
N78574
Serial Number
12-3950
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00704970

Data Source

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

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