1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 Piper PA-12 Lycoming O235-C1 ACFTT:1938 ETTSMOH:736 APR26 Annual, complete bottom up restoration in 1986, beautifully done. Always hangered and lived here in the desert southwest, logs from restoration to date (thorough). Nice flying Super Cruiser. Goodyear 26" tires, PA18 tail feathers, AT-150 transponder, COM/NAV. Past two years; new wing struts, new battery, new carb, new tires. Cleveland wheels and brakes. Door off and tundra tire STCs. Fun, well behaved cub to fly. Hangered in southern Arizona at KFHU.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tedd Goth
trade-a-plane.com
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$75,000
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Hereford, AZ | Jun 03, 2026 | 48 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
This 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser (N7678H) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 1,938 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 $75,000.
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 N7678H.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
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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 $86,631–$138,720.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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