N7871 - 1947 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1947 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N7871 is a 1947 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aderman Nick in Palmer, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 25, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N7871 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAD02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7871 was last updated on August 18, 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 N7871. 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 25, 2023
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 11, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
ADERMAN NICK
Address
20262 E BIRCH HILL DR
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
Alaska99645-8204
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)
52526402
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAD02

Additional Details

Registration
N7871
Serial Number
12-3986
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00565000

Data Source

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

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