1947 Piper PA-12 Super CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Louisville, KY, USA
This 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, registration NC4142M, is a meticulously restored classic with 4,400 total hours on the airframe and 630 hours since a major overhaul on its original Lycoming O-235-C1 115 HP engine. The aircraft left the factory in Lock Haven, PA on March 25th, 1947, and has been in the seller's possession for nearly 30 years, with a 45-year association overall. A ground-up restoration was completed in 2008 by Peter Reed, a name renowned in the Stearman antique aircraft restoration world, and the airframe has been maintained with a largely stock configuration while benefiting from modern amenities. The paint scheme is...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 669 lbs
- Seats
- 3
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,400 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 630 hrs (SMOH)
Avionics
GPS
Garmin GTN 635 - GTN GPS/Comm
Comms
Garmin GTN 635 - GTN GPS/Comm
ADSB
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out Transponder
ADS-B In
Garmin GTX 345 - GTX ADSB In/Out Transponder
Traffic
Garmin GTN 635 - Traffic displayed on the GTN
Weather
Garmin GTN 635 - Weather displayed on the GTN
PFD
Garmin G5 PFD - fully integrated with the GTN
Additional Equipment
Oil Filter
Airwolf - remote oil filter
Alternator
B&C 40A - B&C Amp Alternator with modern wiring and circuit breakers
Intercom
3 place intercom with two jacks in the rear
Exhaust System
Muffler, Muffler Shroud, and tail pipe were replaced during last year's annual
Seats
Airtex - Totally custom interior made by with 3 seats
Landing Gear
Scott 3200 tail wheel, Cleveland Wheels and brakes, Univair sealed struts with oversized forks
Fuel System
Wag Aero - Aluminum Fuel tanks, 36 Gallons
Magnetos
Slick - Magnetos (overhauled at 550 hours)
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Notes
- Totally custom and was made by Airtex
- Exterior Notes
- Poly Fiber finished in Aerothane. Paint scheme is period correct for 1947, uses Portland Green and Diana Cream
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- O-235-C1
- Engine Power
- 115 HP
Asking Price
$110,000
Aircraft Location
Louisville, KY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $110,000(-$8,900) - trade-a-plane
Jun 28, 2026: $118,900(-$7,600) - trade-a-plane
Jun 19, 2026: $126,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$110,000
Aircraft Location
Louisville, KY, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Sep 1, 2026: $110,000(-$8,900) - trade-a-plane
Jun 28, 2026: $118,900(-$7,600) - trade-a-plane
Jun 19, 2026: $126,500 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$110,000