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N1202C 1953 Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer

Serial number 22-1010.

  • 1953Built
  • 4Seats
  • 470 nmRange
  • 107 ktCruise
  • 15,000 ftCeiling

SPECIFICATIONS

Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer specs

Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.

Model
Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer
Year
1953
Serial number
22-1010
Engines
1 × Lycoming O-290-D2
Thrust
135 lbf each
Seats
Up to 4
Range
470 nm
Cruise
107 ktas
Ceiling
15,000 ft
Fuel capacity
36 US gal

FAA REGISTRATION

Registration details

Registration
N1202C
Aircraft category
Fixed-wing single-engine
Weight class
Under 12,500lbs

From FAA registry data as of November 2025. Check the FAA registry for the current record.

OWNERSHIP

Registered owner

Not on record

ESTIMATED VALUE

What N1202C might be worth

No estimate on record

Value depends on total time, engine program, damage history and the completeness of the logbooks.

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EQUIPMENT AND HISTORY

As reported in public sources

Cabin
4-place (pilot + 3 passengers), unpressurized
Interior
Standard four-seat light-aircraft interior typical of early-1950s PA-22 examples; specifics (upholstery, modern refurbishment) not available in public sources.
Reported incidents
Accident/substantial-damage event recorded at Rock Springs, Wyoming on 1998-07-25 (Piper PA-22-135 N1202C) with no fatalities recorded in the summary entry.

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RESEARCH NOTES

About N1202C

Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, November 2025. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.

Overview

This entry documents airframe N1202C, a Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer built in 1953 with manufacturer's serial number 22-1010. The aircraft carries a United States registration and is recorded as US on applicable registries; ownership details not published. There is no publicly listed operator/home base or valuation in the supplied data, and no notable registry actions beyond its basic registration and build identity are provided.

Operations & Cabin

The airframe is configured as a four-place cabin accommodating a pilot plus three passengers in an unpressurized environment, described as a 4-place (pilot + 3 passengers), unpressurized cabin. Avionics fit and specific equipment lists are not published for this individual aircraft, so details on radio, navigation or transponder capabilities are not available. Typical mission profiles implied by the published performance data emphasize short to medium cross-country trips within a roughly 470 nm range at cruise speeds near 107 kts, operating to a maximum service ceiling of 15,000 ft. No operator base, unique cabin amenities, or maintenance history particulars are provided for this serial-numbered airframe.

Model & Market Context

As a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft, the Piper PA-22-135 Tri-Pacer represented in this airframe is characterized here by a single Lycoming O-290-D2 powerplant and a modest cruise of 107 kts, with seating for 4 and an unpressurized cabin. These supplied attributes define its operational niche as a small personal or utility airplane suitable for general aviation missions within a 470 nm radius and up to 15,000 ft. Maintenance and resale considerations for this specific airframe would hinge on the age (built 1953) and the condition of period systems and the listed engine type, though no specific maintenance records or valuation are included in the available data.

SOURCES

Where this page comes from

Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled November 2025. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.

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