N8787M - Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N8787M is a Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Undem John D in Grand Rapids, MN. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on November 8, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 3 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1767 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8787M was last updated on September 15, 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 N8787M. 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
April 20, 1964
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 8, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
UNDEM JOHN D
Address
1002 NE 7TH AVE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55744-3008
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53013547
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1767

Additional Details

Registration
N8787M
Serial Number
12-3437
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00342086

Data Source

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

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