N98912 - 1946 Piper PA-12 Aircraft Registration

PA12

1946 PIPER PA-12

Aircraft Description

N98912 is a 1946 Piper PA-12, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Allen John B in Sutter Creek, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2012. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N98912 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCF29 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N98912 was last updated on June 16, 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 N98912. 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
July 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
ALLEN JOHN B
Address
PO BOX 562
City
SUTTER CREEK
State / Zip Code
California95685-0562
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)
53347451
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCF29

Additional Details

Registration
N98912
Serial Number
12-258
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
3
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00953580

Data Source

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

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