- Registered owners
- Downs DouglasDowns Caroline
- Location
- Fairbanks, AK
- Owner type
- Co-owned
- Serial number
- 12-2825
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Airworthiness date
- October 11, 1956
- Certificate issued
- September 14, 2016
- Expires
- September 30, 2029
- Mode S code
- A49147
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 · 2
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB ANC22FA066Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportArctic Village, AKThe pilot’s decision to depart in turbulent and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNulato, AKThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing on upsloping terrain, and his subsequent failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in…
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20220811014469ATakeoff: Climb Out · Arctic Village, AKPilot in command (PIC) messaged [privacy data omitted]at 0045L on 8/11/2022 requesting her to check weather cams for artic Village. [privacy data omitted] Messaged back at 0646L for clear skies at Arctic Village. PIC messaged [privacy data omitted] 0933L that…Incident 20210101000429ICruise/Level Flight · Fairbanks, AKSix to eight miles away from the airport and at approximately 1200-1300 feet MSL, aircraft engine crankshaft seal became dislodged causing a discharge of oil onto the cowling and windscreen. Airman turned back to return to Fairbanks international airport.…Accident 20180601006809ALanding: Touchdown · Nulato, AKPilot decided to land on a ridge top. He made a first pass and drug a wheel to check the surface. On the second pass, he miss judged his height and speed. He impacted the ground hard. He applied full power and attempted to go around. Because of the winds, he…
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N3937MGeneral 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