Stemme S12 Aircraft in United States

United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.

The Stemme S12 is a modern, long-span, side-by-side self-launching motorglider with Stemme's signature retractable nose propeller. It pairs top-tier soaring performance with genuine powered touring range and a comfortable side-by-side cockpit — a versatile, high-performance machine for pilots who want both serious cross-country soaring and self-launch independence.

Stemme S12 aircraft for sale

1 used Stemme S12 aircraft for sale in United States · 2-seat · Reference price ~$280,000 ($180,000–$420,000) · updated 23 hours ago

Stemme S12 Specifications

Model spec

The Stemme S12 is a 2-seat gliders with a cruise speed of 140 kt (259 km/h), a range of 930 nm (1,722 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).

Performance
Cruise140 kt (259 km/h)
Range930 nm (1,722 km)
Service Ceiling18,000 ft (5,486 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower115 HP
Fuel Burn5.0 GPH (19 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats2
Useful Load500 lbs (227 kg)

Stemme S12 for Sale

Stemme S12 asking prices range from $400,000 to $400,000, with a median of $400,000 (market reference $280,000).

2020 Stemme S12

2020 Stemme S12 for sale
$400,000
For Sale
Total Time 170
Reg# N38PB US
Location Santa Barbara, CA
Via Patrick Benz
Listed 1mo ago

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Stemme S12 Price & Cost

How much does a Stemme S12 cost? Used S12 prices: from $400K; market reference $280K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.

Stemme S12 Price Guide

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.

Stemme S12 Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (5.0 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$3,100/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.
Buying guides: Buyer's Guide | Financing Guide | Pre-Buy Inspection

Buying a Used Stemme S12

Buying a Stemme S12 comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Nose-prop system — deployment/retraction operation, condition and maintenance of the signature system.
  • Engine & drive — engine hours/condition and the prop drive system.
  • Composite & gelcoat — gelcoat condition, refinish history and composite inspection.
  • Instruments — soaring/touring avionics fit and currency.
  • Documentation — complete logs and inspection status.

Frequently Asked Questions — Stemme S12

Cost?
From $400,000 to $400,000, median $400,000 across 1 listings.
What's unique about a Stemme?
The retractable nose propeller — it folds away for clean,
S12 vs S10?
The S12 is the modern development of the long-span Stemme line; verify the specific model,

Stemme S12 Inventory by Country

United States1

Stemme S12 by Price

Under $500k1

Stemme S12 by Decade

2020s1

Stemme S12 Safety Record

Across all S12 variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2018–2018. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.

1

Total Events

0

Incidents

0

Serious

1

Fatal

Most Recent Events

Date Location Severity Probable Cause
Aug 19, 2018 Santo Domingo Norte, Fatal (2) —

NTSB records 2018–2018. Includes all Stemme S12 variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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