Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser Aircraft under $100,000
Under $100k for a piston single is the value-entry price band — typically older airframes (1960s-80s), mid-life or run-out engines, original or basic avionics with retrofit ADS-B Out compliance. These are entry-budget trainers and touring singles. Budget realistically for engine work, ADS-B Out compliance if not yet installed, panel upgrades and corrosion-area inspection.
The Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser is a postwar three-seat development of the Cub family, built 1946-48, with one front seat and a bench for two behind. More powerful and longer-legged than the J-3, the Super Cruiser was famous for long-distance touring, including round-the-world flights. It remains a capable and roomy classic taildragger, popular on floats and in the backcountry.
9 used Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser aircraft for sale under $100,000 · 3-seat · Used median asking $95,000 · Project from $45,500 · updated 2 hours ago
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser Specifications
Model specThe Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser is a 3-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 90 kt (167 km/h), a range of 520 nm (963 km), and a useful load of 650 lbs (295 kg).
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser for Sale
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser asking prices range from $75,000 to $180,000, with a median of $95,000 (market reference $95,000).
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How much does a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser cost? Used PA-12 Super Cruiser prices: $75K – $180K, average $95K (median $95K); market reference $95K, across 13 priced of 9 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Buying a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser Inventory by Country
| United States | 14 |
| Canada | 3 |
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser by Price
| Under $100k | 2 |
| Under $200k | 5 |
| Under $300k | 5 |
| Under $500k | 5 |
Recently Sold Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
| 1947 PA-12 Super Cruiser | $76,050 |
| 1946 PA-12 Super Cruiser | $79,000 |
Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database