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1948 Piper PA-14 Family CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AK, USA

This 1948 Piper PA-14 Family Cruiser, registration N4241H, represents a unique and extensively modified bush aircraft based in Alaska. With 11,117.4 total hours on the airframe and 749 hours since a major overhaul on its O-320-A2B 160 horsepower engine (overhauled in 2011), the airplane is currently under repair and has flown zero hours in the past six months. The engine displays good compressions at 79/80, 76/80, 76/80, and 79/80. The airframe is equipped with PA-18 gear, 26-inch Goodyear tires, EDO 2000 floats with float fittings, Cleveland brakes, and a Scott ABI 3200 tailwheel. Notable modifications include a PA-18 horizontal stabilizer...

Year
1948
Make
Piper
Series
PA-14 Family Cruiser
Model
PA-14 Family Cruiser
Serial #
number14-44Total

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Backcountry, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
4

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
11,117.4 hrs
Engine 1 Time
748.9 hrs (SMOH)
Inspection Status
Last annual 09/25. Inspection expiry September 30, 2026.

Avionics

Comms

King KY-92

GPS

Garmin Aera 500

Additional Equipment

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Artex 345 ELT

Starter

Sky-Tec - Starter

Alternator

B&C - B&C Alternator

Carburetor

Marvel Schedule MA4-SPA

Air Filter

Brackett BA-112 - Air Filter

Battery

Concord RG-25XC - Battery

Float Fittings

EDO 2000s - EDO Float Fittings

Seaplane Doors

Seaplane Doors L&R

Extended Baggage

Extended Baggage (split upper/lower)

Brakes

Dual Toe Brakes, Cleveland Brakes

Tailwheel

Scott ABI 3200 - ABI Tailwheel

Modified Flap Handle

Elevator Trim

Relocated overhead elevator trim

Seat Rails

Cherokee seat rails

Throttle

Supercub Throttle (left hand)

Skylight

Top cabin skylight with enlarged rear windows

Cabin Top Brace

Cabin top deck X-brace

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Paint Rating
5/10, 10/10/10
Paint Year
2026
Interior Notes
Cloth seats, extended baggage. LH PA-18 throttle. Relocated overhead elevator trim, cherokee seat rails, L&R toe brakes, extended baggage (split upper/lower), modified flap handle.
Exterior Notes
Recovered 1996 (hangared until 2018). Fabric is in good condition. Paint is fading. Both wings recovered 2026.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-A2B
Engine Power
160 HP
Propeller Model
Sensenich 74DM6-0-52

Asking Price

$120,000

Aircraft Location

AK, USA

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

May 7, 2026: $120,000 - aircraftforsale

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