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N3257M V

Piper PA-12 · 1947

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3257M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 (serial 12-2163), registered to Lechner Burdette J in Kodiak, AK. It is one of 1,240 Piper PA-12 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Lechner Burdette J
Based in
Kodiak, AK
Serial number
12-2163
Year built
1947 · 79 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A3843C · 50702074 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 3, 2011
Airworthiness date
Nov 19, 1955
Last FAA activity
Mar 24, 2023
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2027
FAA region
5

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ICAO24: a3843c
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101202

Piper PA-12
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 3
Cruise: 71 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41506

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-290 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 140 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3257M
Serial Number: 12-2163
Year Manufactured: 1947
ACFTREF Code: 7101202
Engine Code: 41506
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50702074
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A3843C

Registrant

Lechner Burdette J
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Po Box 1616
Kodiak, AK, 996151616
FAA Region: 5

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 3, 2011
Airworthiness Nov 19, 1955
Expiration Oct 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 24, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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