1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 Piper PA-12. Airframe TT- 3221 hrs. Engine - Lycoming O-235C 100hp SMO time 34 hrs. Prop SMO time 34 hrs. Annual completed on Mar. 26. Exterior fabric and interior restored in 2005. Always hangered since restoration completed.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
James Cox
trade-a-plane.com
|
$80,000
|
Maryville, MO | Apr 25, 2026 | 84 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 (N7961H) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 3,221 hours on the airframe. There are currently 17 PA-12 Super Cruiser aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $68,000 to $180,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $80,000.
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.
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Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7961H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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.
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