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Rans S-12XL

9 Rans S-12XL aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1995–2006.

Registered today
9
Years built
1995–2006
Seats
2
Engines
1 · 2 Cycle

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Rans S-12XL airframe. Engine ADs depend on the engine installed and are listed on each aircraft page.

AI-extracted — verify against original. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

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Accident history

NTSB since 1982
NTSB events
1
Destroyed
0
Substantial damage
1
Minor damage
0
No damage
0

Events are NTSB accidents and incidents matched to Rans S-12XL airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Rans S-12XL aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jun 3, 2015Substantial damage · none injuries · Sharpsville, IN

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Rans S-12XL airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19951
19971
20041
20061
Unknown5

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
AZ1
FL1
ID1
IL1
IN1
MD1
MO1
PA1
SD1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Rans S-12XL airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Rans S-12XL airframes. Check each aircraft's own record before you buy.

  • Read the logbooks for the airframe, engine and propeller, start to finish.
  • Check AD compliance records against the ADs that may apply.
  • Look for damage history and Form 337 major repairs and alterations.
  • Have an independent A&P or IA do a pre-buy inspection.
  • Run a title search and use escrow for the payment.
See the registered Rans S-12XL aircraft

Type data

FAA aircraft reference file
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Light Sport
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb

S-12XL aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N1036C2006Rapid City, SDNov 7, 2007
N132LS2004Neelyville, MOJun 3, 2020
N18ME—Groveland, FLAug 28, 2023
N3285J—Churchville, MD—
N39661997Champaign, ILApr 2, 2025
N657621995Scottsburg, INApr 19, 2019
N912HW—Marana, AZOct 6, 2020
N9296F—Meridian, IDJan 16, 2024
N937TX—Honesdale, PA—

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