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1946 Piper PA-12 Super CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Washington, DC, USA

This 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, serial number 12-703, presents as a heavily modified backcountry aircraft with 2,683 hours total time on the airframe. The engine, a Lycoming O-320-B2B producing 160 horsepower, has 106 hours since major overhaul by Mad Mike's Aircraft Engines of Wasilla, Alaska, with compression readings of 77, 78, 77, and 77. The airframe was recovered, rewired, and had its wings rebuilt in 2009, and the most recent annual inspection was completed in December 2024. The aircraft is located in Washington, United States, and is listed at 154,500 USD.

The panel is equipped for VFR flight with a Stratus ESG transponder...

Year
1946
Make
Piper
Series
PA-12 Super Cruiser
Model
PA-12 Super Cruiser
Serial #
number12-703Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
3

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,683 hrs
Engine 1 Time
106 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
510 hrs (SPOH)
Inspection Status
Last Annual: 12/2024

Avionics

ADSB

Stratus ESG - ESG transponder ADS-B Out

ADS-B In

Stratus 3 - ADS-B In (Foreflight)

PFD

uAvionics AV-30-C - horizon/DG

EMS

Electronics International R-1 Tachometer - Fuel CHT, Tach, warning lights

Comms

Sigtronics Intercom

Additional Equipment

Shoulder Harnesses

Front/rear shoulder harnesses

Rosen Sun Visor

Defrost Kit

Alternator

Skylight

Landing Lights

Whelen LED - LED taxi/landing lights, position lights and beacon

Battery

PC680 AGM - AGM battery

Exhaust System

F.A. Dodge HD Muffler - HD FA HD

Oil Filter

Spin on oil filter

Engine Preheater

Day & Night Winterization Kit - (O-320 series engines)

Air Filter

Brackett Air Filter - assembly

Fuel Caps

Vented fuel caps

USB Ports

TSO USB-A and cig lighter

Map Light

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-B2B
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
McCauley GM8244

Asking Price

$154,500

Aircraft Location

Washington, DC, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Nov 29, 2025: $154,500 - aircraftforsale

Jul 31, 2025: $154,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 31, 2025

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