- Registered owner
- Cronin John W Jr
- Location
- Denver, CO
- Owner type
- Individual
- Serial number
- 12-3934
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard
- Airworthiness date
- February 28, 1956
- Certificate issued
- April 19, 2016
- Expires
- April 30, 2029
- Mode S code
- AAA642
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 28
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 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Airframe · Piper PA-12
AD 2025-02-11Rudder StructureAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2015-08-04WingsInformation bulletins that may apply · 2
Advisory, not mandatory.
NTSB investigations · 1
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
FAA incident reports · 2
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20190612006789ILanding: Rollout · Englewood, COOn 06/12/2019 at 09:48 MDT, N78559 a Piper PA-12 sustained minor damage during roll out after landing when the aircraft went off the west side of runway 35L and down an embankment at Centennial Airport, CO. The two occupants on board were not injured. Weather…Accident 20030311003649ATakeoff Ground Roll · Buena Vista, CO(-23) The pilot stated he was aware of the strong cross wind condition that existed prior to beginning his takeoff. He said he held short of runway 15 and requested a wind check from the UNICOM which is monitored by the local FBO with a NWS approved…
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N78559General 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 · 322
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