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N7973H V

Piper PA-12 · 1946

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101202

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

Engine — CODE 41505

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-235 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7973H
Serial Number: 12-876
Year Manufactured: 1946
ACFTREF Code: 7101202
Engine Code: 41505
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): 52552317
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAD4CF

Registrant

Messinger Donald C
Po Box 298247
Wasilla, AK, 996298247
FAA Region: 5
Additional Names
SZABO CANDIDA A

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 17, 2021
Airworthiness May 9, 1957
Expiration Nov 30, 2028
Last Activity Jun 23, 2023
Data as of Jun 4, 2026

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