1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
Resplendently re-imagined Super Cruiser with 150 HP brawny Lycoming O-320 features many modifications to take this one to the level of a PA-18 Super Cub. Completely refurbished, this PA-12 has all new fabric, windows, interior and paint. IFR certified with Garmin 420 and ADS-B out. She's a beaut and will fulfill your taldragger dreams.
Engine
Lycoming O-320-A2B s/n L-37930-27A Overhauled 2019 by H&H Triad Fuel Capacity: 38 gals Useful Load: 655 lbs
Propeller
Sensenich Model: 74DM6-0-56
Interior
New Seat Upholstery Two-Tone Tan & Taupe Vinyl Vinyl Flooring
Exterior
2024 New Paint Pontiac Red over Glacier White Custom Graphics
Modifications / STCs
• MODIFICATIONS
• 2024 New Polyfiber system fabric covering
• Airframe inspected and primed while uncovered
• New control cables
• Univair Sealed Struts
• Univair Polished Spinner
• Metal skin on rear belly with Orion 360 LED strobe light
• Tail stiffener welded into frame allows a gross weight increase if PA18 gear added
• Baggage Door Mod with rear baggage compartment
• Rear Battery Mod
• New windshield and window glass
• UV protection built in
• Square windshield
• Sun roof
• Shoulder Harnesses
• New Landing Gear Bungees
• 800 x 6 Tundra Tires installed
• wheel pants for 600x6 tires included
• Dual Whelen landing and taxi lights
• Max-Pulse Wig-wag and flashing controller
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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AircraftMerchants
trade-a-plane.com
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$119,500
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aircraftdealer.com
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$119,500
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Clayton, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controller.com
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$119,500
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Louisburg, NC | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
aviationtrader.com.au
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$123,452
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 07, 2026 | 101 days | Active | |
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AircraftMerchants
controlleremea.co.uk
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$122,123 *
GBP £90,390
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Louisburg, NC | Apr 06, 2026 | 102 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis
About This Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
This 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser (N7758H) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 3,648 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 $119,500.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. 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
Registered Owner
WELSH STEVEN M
Registration Address
OXFORD, NC
Certificate Issued
2021-05-13
Airworthiness
1956-08-07
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
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 database checked for N7758H.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within 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.
