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1946 Piper PA-12Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • Placerville, CA, USA

Presenting N3688M, a 1946 Piper PA-12 that has undergone a complete rebuild in 2026, positioning it as essentially a new aircraft. With a total airframe time of 5,649 hours and an engine time of only 402 hours since new, this example is powered by a 150HP Lycoming O-320 and swings a new McCauley propeller. The airframe features a new Dakota Cub fuselage with custom modifications, including fittings for PA-18 main landing gear and seaplane fittings, a skylight, overhead X-bracing, and a rear baggage door. The wings have been overhauled with new spars and ribs, and feature extended flaps, outboard ailerons, squared wingtips, and Atlee Dodge...

Year
1946
Make
Piper
Series
PA-12 Super Cruiser
Model
PA-12
Tail #
N3688M

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational
Useful Load
704 lbs
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,649 hrs
Engine 1 Time
402 hrs

Avionics

Comms

Garmin 205 - COM with intercom

ADSB

Garmin GDL 82 - GDL ADSB

GPS

Garmin 600 - Color Moving Map GPS

Additional Equipment

Transponder

Garmin GTX 327 - GTX Transponder

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
10/10
Paint Rating
10/10
Interior Notes
All leather and matching trim throughout. Rated 10
Exterior Notes
All new overall white with gray accent and black pinstripe. Rated 10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320
Engine Power
150 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley 8142

Asking Price

$195,000

Aircraft Location

Placerville, CA, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Sep 9, 2026: $195,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Sep 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$195,000