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N12173

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This aircraft is a
Piper J3C
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
320 nm
Cruise speed
118 kt
Max speed
130 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
220 m
Landing distance
140 m
Weights
MTOW
1,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
345 L
Dimensions
Length
10.1 m
Wingspan
10.7 m
Height
3.1 m
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
5
How common is this aircraft?
3,941Piper J3C registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N12173USACTIVE
    BATCHELOR TERRY W
    2013 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N12173 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N12173?

N12173 is a Piper J3C. Sprinkle's record for N12173 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N12173 currently active?

Registry records list N12173's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper J3C.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N12173?

N12173 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 18184, the serial assigned to this Piper J3C airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N12173?

N12173's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A05AD2 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper J3C broadcasts.