Single-engine piston

N3222M

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
12-1887
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
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Registration record

N3222M on the FAA register

Type
1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Serial
12-1887
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Certificate issued
2018-05-18
Airworthiness date
1961-02-14
Registration expires
2028-05-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A37868
Mode S (octal)
50674150
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

  • 2028-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2018-05-18
    Certificate of registration issued as N3222M.
  • 2006-12-09
    Accident at Antelope Island, UT; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-11-07
    Accident at Beaufort,Nc, 33; damage: substantial.
  • 1961-02-14
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N3222M

N3222M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, serial number 12-1887. It is registered to an individual. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 18, 2018 and expires on May 31, 2028.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-235 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 multiple category, dated February 14, 1961.

N3222M has 2 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

2006-12-09 Accident · Antelope Island, UT Damage: Substantial NTSB · SEA07CA027
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: The pilot's excessive braking during a precautionary landing at an off-airport landing area. A contributing factor was the pilot's non-standard modification of the oil cooler, which resulted in high engine oil temperature.
1971-11-07 Accident · Beaufort,Nc, 33 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 3930
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12

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.