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N120AX V

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 · 2023 · Adrian, MI

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N120AX is a 2023 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 (serial 120930), registered to Karl Terry L (individual) in Adrian, MI. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2023 (2 years ago). It carries a Rotax 912ULS SERIES engine rated at 100 hp, the engine on 96% of registered Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A053C8. It is one of 432 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Karl Terry L
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Adrian, MI
Serial number
120930
Year built
2023 · 3 yrs old
Airworthiness class
48B
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A053C8 · 50051710 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 15, 2023
Airworthiness date
Oct 23, 2023
Last FAA activity
Feb 15, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
Central

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 912ULS SERIES
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
100 hp
Power per seat
50 hp
FAA engine code
55572

384 of the 401 registered Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 carry this engine (96%), across 9 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

Runway requirement (estimate)

A Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 needs roughly 1,050 ft of runway for takeoff at sea level (takeoff distance ~870 ft plus a 15% safety margin). Check it against a destination airport →

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ICAO24: a053c8
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 0690009

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 55572

Manufacturer: Rotax
Model: 912ULS SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 100 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N120AX
Serial Number: 120930
Year Manufactured: 2023
ACFTREF Code: 0690009
Engine Code: 55572
Status: V (V)
Certification: 48B
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50051710
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A053C8

Registrant

Karl Terry L
Individual
6812 Townline Hwy
Adrian, MI, 492219527
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 15, 2023
Airworthiness Oct 23, 2023
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 15, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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