- Registered owner
- Thoft Matthew M
- Location
- Wasilla, AK
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 12-1835
- Year built
- 1947
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Airworthiness date
- August 3, 1955
- Certificate issued
- July 8, 2014
- Expires
- July 31, 2027
- Mode S code
- A35929
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-235 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 49
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1950 | 3 |
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| 1963 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Airframe · Piper PA-12
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 7
Advisory, not mandatory.
NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC14CA088Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportHoly Cross, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff/landing and failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB ANC89LA086Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAnaktuvuk Pass, AKThe pilot failed to adequately compensate for downdrafts encountered after departing a gravel bar that was surrounded by mountainous terrain.NTSB ANC88LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFairbanks, AKThe private pilot stated that he was attempting to land on a gravel bar when the airplane encountered a soft spot and nosed over. He said that a contributing factor in the accident was that he had applied his brakes too strongly early in the landing roll, and…
FAA incident reports · 5
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20140924017339AGround/Ramp/Ma · Holy Cross, AKOn September 24, 2014, the airman operating a Piper PA-12 for silvertip aviation, LLC., landed on a remote airstrip 50-54 miles west of Holy Cross, AK to pick up a passenger and gear. After landing, airman was parked on a slope with engine idling. Prior to…Accident 19890604014099AForced/Precautionary Landing · Anaktuvuk Pass, AKUnable to climb after leaving a sandbar due to mountain downdrafts. Tried to go back but crashed in the turn.Accident 19880911038039ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Fairbanks, AKUsed too much braking landing on a wet grass river sandbar. Wheels hit soft spot. Aircraft nosed over.Incident 19880421032729ILevel Off Touchdown · West Fork Glaci, AKPilot experienced unexpected steepness on uphill landing. Should have aborted landing due to flat light condition.Incident 19870621039319INormal Cruise · La Jolla, CASudden gusts of wind caused increased loads on banner. Weak links attached to tow cable failed. Banner dropped.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N3148MGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper PA-12 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 367
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Piper PA-12
STC SA01233SEFabrication and installation of Alaskan Bushwheel LLC tail wheel and fork assemblySTC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA00078BOInstallation of any comb of Harrison p/n 8517732 oil cooler, Goodyear 26x10.5x6 main wheel tires, Scott p/n 3200 tail wheel assy, Amer Safety p/n 1180 shoulder harness, Scott p/n 2176 OAT gauge and Schweizer p/n 3408D/Air Ads multiple tow hitch assembly