1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser For Sale in Washington, United States , 2683 hours , $154500 | Aircraftforsale.com
Engine
Lycoming O-320-B2B (160 HP) SMOH: 106 (Mad Mike's Aircraft Engines, Wasilla, Alaska) Compressions: 77, 78, 77, 77 - HD FA Dodge HD muffler/shroud - Lightweight starter - Short engine mount, PA-18 HD muffler (No AD) - Spin on oil filter Propeller: McCauley GM8244 SPOH: 510
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Seitz Aviation
seitzaviation.com
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Contact for price
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— | Apr 05, 2026 | 103 days | Active | |
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Seitz Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$154,500
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Port Townsend, WA | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active | |
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Seitz Aviation
aircraftforsale.com
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$154,500
|
Port, WA | May 02, 2026 | 76 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
This 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser (N146M) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 2,683 hours on the airframe. There are currently 16 PA-12 Super Cruiser aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,000 to $180,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $154,500.
The PA-12 Super Cruiser cruises at 90 kts (167 km/h) with a range of 520 nm (963 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 16,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 7 GPH (26 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $43/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
Pre-Purchase Checklist
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N146M.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N146M against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $79,500–$140,500.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
