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N238TF V

Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS · 2023 · Griffin, GA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N238TF is a 2023 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS (serial 121252), registered to Lynch Patrick A (individual) in Griffin, GA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires July 2031; the airworthiness certificate dates from September 2023 (3 years ago). It carries a Rotax 912 IS engine rated at 100 hp, the engine on 86% of registered Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12ISs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A227E7. It is one of 244 Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Lynch Patrick A
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Griffin, GA
Serial number
121252
Year built
2023 · 3 yrs old
Airworthiness class
48B
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A227E7 · 50423747 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 23, 2024
Airworthiness date
Sep 18, 2023
Last FAA activity
Jul 23, 2024
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2031
FAA region
7

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Rotax 912 IS
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
100 hp
Power per seat
50 hp
FAA engine code
55593

161 of the 188 registered Vans Aircraft Inc RV-12IS carry this engine (86%), across 6 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-12IS 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: a227e7
Last known — 2 months ago N238TF
Observed 2026-09-09 05:26:22 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
121 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,525 ft
Track
216.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 33.04613, Lng -84.15460
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 069002L

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

Engine — CODE 55593

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

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N238TF
Serial Number: 121252
Year Manufactured: 2023
ACFTREF Code: 069002L
Engine Code: 55593
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): 50423747
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A227E7

Registrant

Lynch Patrick A
Individual
640 Bentgrass Ct
Griffin, GA, 302237281
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 23, 2024
Airworthiness Sep 18, 2023
Expiration Jul 31, 2031
Last Activity Jul 23, 2024
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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