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N177PP V

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 · 2011 · Elizabeth City, NC

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N177PP is a 2011 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 (serial 120014), registered to Cressman Gary M (co-owner) in Elizabeth City, NC. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2011 (14 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 A13481. It is one of 432 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12 aircraft on the FAA registry. Cressman Gary M holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Cressman Gary M
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Elizabeth City, NC
Serial number
120014
Year built
2011 · 15 yrs old
Airworthiness class
42
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A13481 · 50232201 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 30, 2023
Airworthiness date
Oct 20, 2011
Last FAA activity
Feb 11, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
1

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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: a13481
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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: N177PP
Serial Number: 120014
Year Manufactured: 2011
ACFTREF Code: 0690009
Engine Code: 55572
Status: V (V)
Certification: 42
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50232201
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A13481

Registrant

Cressman Gary M
Co-Owner
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952 Horseshoe Rd
Elizabeth City, NC, 279098502
FAA Region: 1
Additional Names
DICKENS MARVIN D

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 30, 2023
Airworthiness Oct 20, 2011
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Feb 11, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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