| Tail Number / N-Number | N3853M |
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | PA-12 |
| Year Built | 1947 |
| Manufacturer's Serial Number | 12-2766 |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Category | Land |
| Builder Certification | Type Certificated |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats |
| Weight Class | CLASS 1 (Up to 12,499 pounds gross take off weight) |
| Engine Manufacturer | LYCOMING |
| Engine Model | 0-235 SERIES |
| Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Horsepower | 115 hp (86 kW) |
| Average Cruising Speed | 82 miles per hour |
| Type of Registrant | Individual |
| Owner Name | SLY DUANE A DBA |
| Other Names |
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| Street | PO BOX 754 |
| City | PLATTE |
| State | SD |
| Zip Code | 57369-0754 |
| Region | Great Lakes |
| County | Charles Mix County |
| Country | US |
| Fractional Ownership | No |
| Airworthiness Classification | Standard |
| Airworthiness Date | 1953-11-12 |
| Certificate Issue Date | 1987-07-31 |
| Last Action Date | 2020-08-24 |
| Expiration Date | 2028-01-31 |
| Status | Valid Registration |
| Mode S Code | 51070252 |
| Mode S Code Hex | A470AA |