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Overview

This award-winning Piper Super Cruiser is an exceptional choice for pilots seeking a show-quality aircraft that feels right at home on grass runways. A full restoration, completed in 1998, included numerous upgrades and culminated in the aircraft winning the EAA AirVenture Classic Grand Champion award just weeks later.

In 2017, the engine underwent a comprehensive overhaul, which included the installation of four upgraded Lycoming factory cylinder kits. The result is a reliable and smooth-running engine that promises years of low-maintenance flying.

Meticulously maintained and lovingly cared for, this Super Cruiser is one of the finest examples you’ll find—on or off the market today.  This is about as close as you can get to a factory new, original Super Cruiser.

Airframe

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

S/N: 12-2330

N3381M

Total Time: 2811.8

Engine

Lycoming O-235-C1

115 HP

S/N: 2265-15

Since Overhaul: 200.75 (2017)

Propeller

Sensenich 76AM6-2-48

Total Time Since New: 718 (1999)

Inspections

The aircraft maintained in accordance with FAA Annual Inspection program.  Last annual inspection completed June 2, 2025.  

Logbooks are available in .PDF format for your review:

Airframe Logbooks are complete since new except for the first logbook is missing from new until 4/14/1958 (0 hours until 349:45 hours).

Engine Logbooks are complete since new except the first logbook is missing from new until 2/3/1958 (0 hours until 325:20 hours).

Propeller Logbook is complete since new.

Avionics

King KY-97A Com

King KT76A Transponder

Intercom - Two Place

Additional Equipment

Navigation Lights

Airwolf remote oil filter kit AFK-K007  (STC#: SA00024NY)

Scott 3-24B Tailwheel Assembly

Atlee Dodge Float Fittings (STC#: SA00132SE)

Dakota Cub Wing Ribs (STC#: SA98CH)

Air Tech Coatings Covering (STC#: SA7965SW)

Tail Brace Rod Attachment (Field Approval IAW STC# SA4077NM)

Aluminum stringers installed (Field Approval)

PA-18 Trim Assembly installed (Field Approval)

North River Aviation Brake Booster Assemblies (STC#: SA3633NM)

Cleveland Wheels and Brake PN 199-71 (Field Approval)

Copper Battery Cable Assemblies IAW Piper SB 836A

PA-18 Oil Cooler Assembly Installed (Field Approval)

Interior

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

Rated a 9.5 on a scale of 1 to 10

Windows are clear and rate a 10 on a scale of 10

Exterior

Aircraft was recovered at full aircraft restoration in 1998 using Air Tech Coatings STC (STC# SA7965SW) and painted in original factory colors.

Exterior shows very well and is rated a 9.75 on a scale of 1 to 10

Weights

Total Fuel Quantity: 38 Gallons  (36 gallons usable)

Gross Weight: 1750#

Empty Weight: 1067#

Useful Load: 683#

Performance

Maximum Cruise Speed: 105 MPH

Asking Price

$99,000 USD

All specifications subject to buyer verification upon inspection.