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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, is offered at $154,500 and represents a comprehensively modified backcountry example with substantial investment by its long-term owner. The airframe shows 2,683 total time on the airframe, with the Lycoming O-320-B2B 160 HP engine at just 106 hours since major overhaul by Mad Mike's Aircraft Engines in Wasilla, Alaska, and 510 hours on the McCauley GM8244 propeller since overhaul. Engine compressions are strong across all four cylinders at 77, 78, 77, and 77. The aircraft is maintained under VFR flight rules and its most recent annual inspection was completed in December 2024.

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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)
Logbook Status
Digital Logbooks Available Upon Request
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 Fuel Computer - Oil Temp, Volt/Amp, CHT, Tach, Warning Lights

Audio

Sigtronics Intercom

Additional Equipment

Landing Gear

Cleveland Brakes - PA-18 1-1/4 Inch Gear with FA Dodge Cables; 6 Inch 40-60

Wheels

Alaska Bushwheel - 31 Inch

Flaps

PA-14 Flaps

Safety Equipment

Front/Rear Shoulder Harnesses

Float Fittings

F.A. Dodge Float Fittings - F.A. Weld-On

Brake System

Alaska Airframes Brake Boosters - Vented with Adjustable Link Rods

Rudder

Alaska Airframes Rudder - New Mounted Strobe Bracket

Lighting

Whelen LED - LED Taxi/Landing Lights, Position Lights and Beacon

Battery

PC680 - AGM Battery

Sun Visor

Rosen - Sun Visor

Defrost

Defrost Kit

Exhaust System

F.A. Dodge Muffler - HD FA HD PA-18 HD (No AD)

Starter

Lightweight Starter

Engine Mount

Short Engine Mount

Oil Filter

Casper Labs Oil Filter Housing - Spin On

Air Filter

Brackett - Air Filter Assembly

Alternator

Alternator and Regulator

Wing Tips

Dakota Wingtips

Skylight

Skylight Installation

Winterization Kit

Day & Night Winterization Kit - (O-320 Series Engines)

Cowling

Day & Night Cowl - Engine Assembly

Lift Struts

Lift Strut Reinforcement Brackets

Fuel System

Vented Fuel Caps; Fuel Tank Sight Gauges

Gascolator

Scott Aviation Gascolator

Landing Gear Safety Cables

Landing Gear Step

Main Landing Gear Long Step

Propeller

McCauley GM8244 - 82x43 Borer Prop; Propeller

Master Switch

Lightweight Battery and Master Switch

Vortex Generators

Micro VGs - Vortex

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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