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N3972M

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Representative photo of a Piper 12Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
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Piper 12
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
310 nm
Cruise speed
90 kt
Max speed
100 kt
Service ceiling
12,300 ft
Takeoff distance
210 m
Landing distance
150 m
Weights
MTOW
800 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
110 L
Dimensions
Length
6.7 m
Wingspan
10.8 m
Height
2.0 m
Capacity
Seats
2
Max passengers
2

Flight activity

(50 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
10
Last seen
20 Oct 2026
Tracked since
15 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: PALH → PALH (1)

  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 4h 59m
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 0h 09m
  • Tracked flight23 Aug 2026 · 1h 46m
  • Tracked flight23 Aug 2026 · 1h 10m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 0h 15m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight12 Aug 2026 · 0h 38m
  • Tracked flight7 Jul 2026 · 0h 13m
  • Tracked flight4 Jul 2026 · 0h 41m
  • Tracked flight1 Jul 2026 · 0h 21m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
1,507Piper 12 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N3972MUSACTIVE
    INTRICATE BAY OPERATING LLC
    2021 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N3972M — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N3972M?

N3972M is a Piper 12. Sprinkle's record for N3972M covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N3972M currently active?

Registry records list N3972M's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 12.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N3972M?

N3972M carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12-2900, the serial assigned to this Piper 12 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N3972M?

N3972M's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A49F74 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 12 broadcasts.