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Rans S12

15 Rans S12 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1991–1998. Most are registered in IA, TX and AL.

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Registered today
15
Years built
1991–1998
Seats
2
Engines
1 · 2 Cycle

Airworthiness Directives

ADs published since 1998 that may apply

0 ADs match the Rans S12 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.

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 S12 airframes by serial number or N-number; counts are approximate, because older events can't always be matched. Too few registered Rans S12 aircraft for a meaningful yearly rate.

  • Jul 9, 2011Substantial damage · fatal injuries · Scott, ARN3266R

Service difficulty reports

FAA SDRs since 1995

0 reports on Rans S12 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.

Registered fleet by year built

FAA Registry
Currently registered aircraft by year built
19912
19921
19931
19942
19951
19971
19981
Unknown6

By state

Top 10
Currently registered aircraft by owner state
IA2
TX2
AL1
AZ1
CA1
IL1
IN1
MO1
NC1
OH1

Buyer checklist

No ADs published since 1998 match the Rans S12 airframe; engine ADs depend on the engine installed. 1 NTSB event since 1982 involve Rans S12 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 S12 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

S12 aircraft

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N-numberYearBased inCertificate issued
N155JT—Greenfield, INAug 19, 2020
N1890C—Greenfield, MOOct 18, 2023
N217CV1995Toa Alta, PRJun 27, 2006
N2481S1991New Market, ALOct 3, 2025
N2649B—Belton, TXAug 22, 2024
N280RJ1994Lipan, TXAug 20, 2007
N417WB—Windsor, VAFeb 3, 2023
N4483A1994Mason City, IASep 30, 2019
N474L—New London, NCMay 21, 2020
N5092P—Stone Creek, OHMay 16, 2023
N544BC1993Marana, AZAug 29, 2008
N669BS1998Grinnell, IAMay 15, 2024
N701931991San Bernardino, CASep 25, 2025
N751021997Sheridan, ILNov 13, 2014
N9341R1992Puyallup, WAJan 9, 2017

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