1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser for sale
PROJECT

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

Single Engine Piston

PROJECT
$45,500
Location Granbury, TX
Total Time 1,644 hrs
Seats 3
Serial # 12-186
Reg # N92748
Cruise 90 kts (167 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

VFR
Basic instruments.

Description

1947 Piper Cub Super Cruiser. Project. 80 % complete. Lycoming 0-O235 C2C. Engine 2024.8 hours-TSM.7. Sensenich wooden prop-0 time since new. Aircraft total time 1644.2. Basic instruments. Always hangered.

Engine

Lycoming 0-O235 C2C. Engine 2024.8 hours-TSM .7. Sensenich wooden prop-0 time since new.

Interior

New interior, not flown since installed.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Dennis Henson
trade-a-plane.com
$45,500

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

This 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser (N92748) is a 3-seat single engine piston with 1,644 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 $45,500.

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

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,644 hours
Budget $105 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
3
Cruise Speed
90 kts (167 km/h)
Max Speed
91 kts (169 km/h)
Range
520 nm (963 km)
Ceiling
16,000 ft (4,877 m)
Max Weight
1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Useful Load
650 lbs (295 kg)
Horsepower
108 HP
Fuel Burn
7 GPH (26 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER PA-12 Super Cruiser

Fuel Burn
7.0 GPH
~$46/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER PA-12 Super Cruiser. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N92748.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Granbury, TX

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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.

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