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1947 Piper PA-12 Super CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Village of Argyle, NY, USA

This 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, registered as N3381M, presents a compelling package with a total airframe time of 2,835 hours. The aircraft underwent a complete refurbishment in 1998, which included a Dakota Cub wing upgrade and a full restoration where it was recovered using Air Tech Coatings and painted in original factory colors. The engine is a 115 HP Lycoming O-235-C1 that was overhauled in 2017 and has just 220 hours since major overhaul, featuring four Lycoming factory cylinders and recent compression readings in the 68/80 to 78/80 range. The propeller has 330 hours.

The aircraft is a past Grand Champion Award winner from 1999,...

Year
1947
Make
Piper
Series
PA-12
Model
PA-12 Super Cruiser
Tail #
N3381M
Serial #
12-2230

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
685 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
2,835 hrs
Engine 1 Time
220 hrs (SMOH)
Prop 1 Time
330 hrs

Avionics

Comms

Garmin GTR 205 - GTR Comm

Transponder

King KT76A - Transponder

Audio

Two Place Intercom

Additional Equipment

Navigation Lights

Oil Filter System

Airwolf AFK-K007 - Remote Oil Filter Kit (STC#: SA00024NY)

Tailwheel Assembly

Scott 3-24B - Tailwheel Assembly

Float Fittings

Atlee Dodge Float Fittings - (ST#: SA00132SE)

Wing Ribs

Dakota Cub Wing Ribs - (STC#: SA98CH)

Aircraft Covering

Air Tech Coatings - Covering (STC#: SA7965SW)

Brake System

North River Aviation Brake Booster - Assemblies (STC#: SA3633NM) Wheels PN (Field Approval)

Oil Cooler

PA-18 Oil Cooler - Assembly Installed (Field Approval)

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9.5/10
Interior Year
1998
Paint Rating
9.75/10
Paint Year
1998
Interior Notes
Tasteful grey vinyl seatbacks with red/grey tweed seats. Period accurate covering on the side panels, matching grey in color. Wood floors painted in a tasteful, matching dark grey color. Standard canvas baggage compartment behind the rear seat
Exterior Notes
Aircraft was recovered and full aircraft restoration in 1998 using Air Tech Coatings STC (STC# SA7965SW) and painted in original factory colors

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-235-C1
Engine Power
115 HP

Asking Price

$107,500

Aircraft Location

Village of Argyle, NY, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Oct 22, 2025: $107,500(-$5,000) - trade-a-plane

Oct 13, 2025: $112,500(+$13,500) - trade-a-plane

Jul 15, 2025: $99,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Jul 15, 2025

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