N7931H - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N7931H is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benson Gunnar A in Anchorage, AK. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 9, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on May 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-A2B engine producing 150 horsepower, N7931H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC5AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7931H was last updated on May 31, 2024. 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 N7931H. 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
1946
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
January 9, 2017
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BENSON GUNNAR A
Address
PO BOX 232032
City
ANCHORAGE
State / Zip Code
Alaska99523-2032
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-A2B
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52542655
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC5AD

Additional Details

Registration
N7931H
Serial Number
12-839
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 31, 2024
Last Update Date
May 31, 2024
Unique ID
00825130

Data Source

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

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