Description:
1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser – $86,500 USD
• Total Time: 3,156 hours
• Engine: Lycoming O-290-D2 – 253 SMOH (2000)
• Propeller: Sensenich M74DM-53 – 611 Hours Since Overhaul
• Useful Load: 660 lbs
• Condition: Excellent – Well-maintained and restored
• Annual Inspection: In progress (March 2025)
Avionics & Equipment:
• Garmin GTR 225 Comm (2019)
• Appareo Stratus ESG 1200 ADS-B Out (2019)
• Rami AV-801 Antenna (2019)
Restoration & Upgrades:
• 1999 Extensive Restoration (TT: 2,832 hours)
◦ Complete aircraft disassembly, sandblasted, and epoxy primed
◦ Recovered with Stits fabric
◦ New aluminum fuel tanks & Univair PA-18 fuel gauges (38 gallons useful)
◦ Ceiling cabin cross brace, skylight, and front shoulder harness added
◦ Glass door panel
◦ New electrical wiring & flight cables
◦ All floorboards replaced
◦ Airtex seats installed
• 2011 Refurbishment by Rare Aircraft (Faribault, MN)
◦ New engine mounts, FWF hoses, and scat ducts
◦ Skytec starter upgrade
◦ Steve’s Aircraft gascolator
◦ ACK E-04 406 MHz ELT
• Recent Upgrades & Maintenance:
◦ 2022: New tires/tubes, bungee cords (6), Brackett air filter
◦ 2025: New Gill sealed battery (7035-28)
◦ ELT battery due Sept 2026
◦ AD 2025-02-11 (rudder post repair/replacement) deferred
Additional Features:
• Univair wing lift struts & forks
• Cleveland wheels & brakes
• Leading edge landing lights (left)
• Maule tailwheel & steering springs
• Whelen wingtip strobes & position lights
• Extended baggage compartment
• Stoddard Aero engine mount
• Atlee Dodge EDO Model 898-2000 welded float/ski fittings
Interior & Exterior:
• Interior: Airtex seats (1999), 9/10 condition – Front seat recovered (Dec 2024)
• Exterior: Painted in 1999, 9/10 condition
Remarks:
This PA-12 Super Cruiser has been beautifully restored and meticulously maintained, making it a joy to fly. With extensive records, numerous STCs & 337s, and no major damage history, this is a turnkey classic aircraft ready for its next owner.
📞 Serious inquiries only – Contact Peter McConnell.
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📍 Location: Pittsburgh (KBVI), PA, USA
