Single-engine piston

N2581M

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
12-1049
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Co-owned · sign in to see
Based
Anchorage, AK
Registration record

N2581M on the FAA register

Type
1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Serial
12-1049
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Co-owned — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Anchorage, AK
Certificate issued
2018-07-12
Airworthiness date
1955-08-31
Registration expires
2028-07-31
Airworthiness class
Standard
Mode S (hex)
A277BD
Mode S (octal)
50473675
Seats (type)
3
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
360 nm
Cruise (type)
91 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2028-07-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2018-07-12
    Certificate of registration issued as N2581M.
  • 2010-05-22
    Accident at Chugiak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1970-09-29
    Accident at Anchorage,Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1964-08-18
    Accident at Sparrevohn Alas, 02; damage: substantial.
  • 1955-08-31
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N2581M

N2581M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, serial number 12-1049. It is registered to co-owners in Anchorage, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on July 12, 2018 and expires on July 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 91 knots and a range of about 360 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category, dated August 31, 1955.

N2581M has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
91 kt
Range
360 nm
Power / thrust (each)
100
Takeoff over 50 ft
720 ft
Landing over 50 ft
470 ft
Fuel burn
6 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2010-05-22 Accident · Chugiak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC10CA042
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path while landing, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree, and the collapse of the main landing gear during touchdown.
1970-09-29 Accident · Anchorage,Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3870
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: Y.LITED ARPTS AVBL.LOST SITE OF TRUCK ON FINAL.
1964-08-18 Accident · Sparrevohn Alas, 02 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 2528
Reported aircraft: Piper PA12
Probable cause: YON.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.