Rans S12
15 Rans S12 aircraft are currently registered with the FAA, built 1991–1998. Most are registered in IA, TX and AL.
Browse all with filters- Registered today
- 15
- Years built
- 1991–1998
- Seats
- 2
- Engines
- 1 · 2 Cycle
Airworthiness Directives
ADs published since 1998 that may apply0 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 19950 reports on Rans S12 airframes. Each aircraft page lists its own reports.
Registered fleet by year built
FAA Registry| 1991 | 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | |
| 1993 | 1 | |
| 1994 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 1 | |
| Unknown | 6 |
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.
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
Page 1 of 1| N-number | Year | Based in | Certificate issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| N155JT | — | Greenfield, IN | Aug 19, 2020 |
| N1890C | — | Greenfield, MO | Oct 18, 2023 |
| N217CV | 1995 | Toa Alta, PR | Jun 27, 2006 |
| N2481S | 1991 | New Market, AL | Oct 3, 2025 |
| N2649B | — | Belton, TX | Aug 22, 2024 |
| N280RJ | 1994 | Lipan, TX | Aug 20, 2007 |
| N417WB | — | Windsor, VA | Feb 3, 2023 |
| N4483A | 1994 | Mason City, IA | Sep 30, 2019 |
| N474L | — | New London, NC | May 21, 2020 |
| N5092P | — | Stone Creek, OH | May 16, 2023 |
| N544BC | 1993 | Marana, AZ | Aug 29, 2008 |
| N669BS | 1998 | Grinnell, IA | May 15, 2024 |
| N70193 | 1991 | San Bernardino, CA | Sep 25, 2025 |
| N75102 | 1997 | Sheridan, IL | Nov 13, 2014 |
| N9341R | 1992 | Puyallup, WA | Jan 9, 2017 |