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1947 Piper PA-12 Super CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Independence, OR, USA

This 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, registered as N3780M, presents a classic tailwheel aircraft with a total time of 4,024 hours, restored with a focus on backcountry utility. Its 150hp Lycoming O-320-E2D engine has 1,020 hours since major overhaul and underwent an IRAN (Inspect and Repair as Necessary) in February 2026, supported by a fresh annual inspection valid until February 2027. The aircraft is equipped with several notable upgrades for its primary mission, including PA-18 flaps, PA-18 main gear with cables, a Scott 3200 tailwheel, Cleveland 6-inch wheels and brakes, toe brakes, and an extended baggage compartment. It has a useful...

Year
1947
Make
Piper
Series
PA-12 Super Cruiser
Model
PA-12 Super Cruiser
Tail #
N3780M
Serial #
12-2710

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Specifications

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

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
4,024 hrs
Engine 1 Time
1,020 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Airframe Logs Begin 1961, Engine Logs Begin 1974
Inspection Status
Fresh Annual, Annual Due Feb 2027, Transponder Due Feb 2028, ELT Due Dec 2027, Fresh 500 Hour Magneto Inspection

Avionics

Comms

King KY-97A - Comm

PFD

Standard Analog Gauges

Additional Equipment

Transponder

King KX-76A - Transponder, Mode C

Brakes

Cleveland - Toe Brakes, 6" Wheels Brakes

Tail Wheel

Scott 3200 - Tail Wheel

Baggage Compartment

Extended Baggage Compartment

Air Filter

Bracket BA-4106 - "D" Air Filter Assembly, PA-22 Carb Air Box

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
9.5/10
Interior Year
2026
Paint Rating
9.5/10
Paint Year
2026
Interior Notes
Two Tone Gray
Exterior Notes
White with Red & Black Accents

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Engine Power
150 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM-50

Asking Price

$110,775

Aircraft Location

Independence, OR, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Feb 28, 2026: $110,775 - trade-a-plane

Contact Seller

First Seen: Feb 28, 2026

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