1947 PIPER SUPER CRUISER
Starts from the median asking price of 19 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($170,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -7.5%
- Airframe time +8,076 hr vs comps -16.2%
- Engine time +382 hr vs comps -3.1%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SUPER CRUISER |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 11,502 hrs |
| Engine time | 512 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
Description
Empty Weight in Floatplane Configuration 1347.3 lb Lower Cowl 4" Extension STC SA83AL Commercial registration and fully compliant with applicable standards. Documents: - C-FFET Tracking Sheet July 26 2026_000985.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11038287234&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=n%2bFpQSVDlq33HCvjcUkMvfJ8YVwLY%2b7h%2fAThOIrsMEeREw9yt3k6WR%2frsyyP7p3gF0FNSbI0efg%3d - C-FFET Journey Log_000961.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037940442&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcfdkrO8b1wwkWqFKD6OTKlRhL0n0OaTmLaX%2fleA8ppt3KC%2fUIfqlrSi71pQwAd3obw%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Six Part One_000962.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037940401&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMceN7iJm4d2P9i17xXB6avSZ1yK9B58Y3v5hQUCNreh6HtZoBmGAseYmusP7Qv49dog%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Six Part Two_000963.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037940301&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcd%2bJb27wjVGJiHMRrqk340ApQxin7Ol7vhp66fKc%2bAdqt%2f2A90fyEzektLVGno3Zs4%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Five Part One_000964.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037940218&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMce6%2bbEfbBLZJfGaHrXJ9hHg%2bK4kRcjpz1EuH2i3mRKz8UYpkh29%2f1M1dxxnAQUuTMg%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Five Part Two_000965.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939871&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcdWSmqll23uRccbdi0YTXTDLG5bJHZDx89IcTjE%2fEYF9FAf5thVGYWcFMfn7L%2fxXcc%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Four Part One_000966.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939800&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMceIFbW3557j6TyLDo5FLV3KmCAMmcDMZDSKJXvSZuD8MP7dUIZRgPYE4z9bniGOtZ0%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Four Part Two_000967.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939715&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMceblvujqcQYtg7IgVeu1jXMNuR1Zd%2beckALqVtCKCPnAjWoRsG%2bEWQjQJ6fl9MPc6k%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Three Part One_000968.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939667&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcfEoqRjBpIb5cmr5wzynCWLXJr6qPILB%2fsfIsSdUaFymz4wmRVk9nzOukrh3Ur7Uxg%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Three Part Two_000969.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939577&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMceEqpgvecaCZkdV3FVzJB6P0WmOXoPpP7OtQeV3aI%2fwLCuNmmEyWzf6mBzobXfLZFE%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Two Part One_000970.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939235&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcdfcNmrxXdq2Q2GwWNbZ2zQftVZacMV8Th2N25tL7H2J049KYTVf9X46CzEz3IfKLE%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log Two Part Two_000971.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939112&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcfHEoMBVv9DYljl97G6%2blIrxe67JZXRjWynOkAQqUwJ8anh29M%2fp2qFi8j9BmbCI%2bE%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log One Part One_000972.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939056&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcfCLlQYLtyMNsO79UKH076OpNM%2f90Sebm3sfnUbujq6n12SiH8ERHmi%2bd9GHb%2fXBrg%3d - C-FFET Airframe Log One Part Two_000973.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037939002&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcc0cOLSa5hmfyhyaQLZZm7eflYPj5eFqDtbLpGbks7Kz2hxMUfPr1x9zS7v04axil4%3d - C-FFET Installations and Modifications Log Incl AWD's and SB's_000974.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938941&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcc2oZvei0WixpgTZn0ZJ69bQQ0%2fXyWiorrJ%2fKpYgwhsVbepYqMPb1zDI7bwWt9WDbM%3d - C-FFET Engine Log_000975.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938879&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMceT3uco894p1U3faZ6Rda8H%2f5j8z87TN%2fQ213%2fZdquDTMmz%2fMxCKW8Ic9pxmqCLe%2fE%3d - C-FFET Prop Log_000976.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938794&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMccZRMfYkGSbHGC4eWOhjUaxoqGnpNYbeNkcn9fDBd462fuSoDsPN2BeGtiXlD2PY5s%3d - C-FFET Operating Limitations and Plane Power Alternator Conversion_000977.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938742&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcdyjn4%2bl3RJuk%2bemEf%2foZu6iKKKpBQlsT8MsWmEPurN3psWUB4GAvPVRkmYTj748wQ%3d - C-FFET Federal Hydraulic Wheel Skis and Misc_000978.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938714&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMccixUIKlVN6pMknHp7fuvNsKEu3HbV3ox4S91fx2Cgw5dcxHtp5rXM4%2bm9ih4RdEAo%3d - C-FFET Weight and Balance_000979.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938704&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcf5awPUlzRHRWrBFrcyUqK%2ffJ6GHlEVjBxwQvU0T9I72G%2bni5dPjWsKHbVmtGHxtU0%3d - C-FFET ACK 406 ELT_000980.pdf: https://media.sandhills.com/doc.axd?id=11037938695&p=&ext=.pdf&dl=False&wt=False&checksum=X8lNxiLBMcfoPbBUIJY%2bCfx4IHp0%2fIo2CBseVziCdFv3h%2bupXAIFSMRWYZLdWvUxmWXKH1igifQ%3d
Modifications
New ACK-E04 406 ELT May 19, 2026 Edo 2000 Floats Wheel Ski's New Concorde RG-24-20 Battery July 4, 2025
Avionics
NAT AA30 Intercom ICOM IC-A200 COM Technisonic TFM-30
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Documents
- 📄 C-FFET Tracking Sheet July 26 2026_000985.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Journey Log_000961.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Six Part One_000962.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Six Part Two_000963.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Five Part One_000964.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Five Part Two_000965.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Four Part One_000966.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Four Part Two_000967.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Three Part One_000968.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Three Part Two_000969.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Two Part One_000970.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log Two Part Two_000971.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log One Part One_000972.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Airframe Log One Part Two_000973.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Installations and Modifications Log Incl AWD's and SB's_000974.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Engine Log_000975.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Prop Log_000976.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Operating Limitations and Plane Power Alternator Conversion_000977.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Federal Hydraulic Wheel Skis and Misc_000978.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET Weight and Balance_000979.pdf
- 📄 C-FFET ACK 406 ELT_000980.pdf
General
| Year | 1947 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SUPER CRUISER |
| Serial Number | 12-1539 |
| Registration # | C-FFET |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | Keene /Elmhirst's Resort CPS2 |
Airframe
| Total Time | 11,502.3 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,750 lb |
| Basic Empty Weight | 1,159.5 lb |
| Useful Load | 290.5 lb |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-A2B |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-34121-27A |
| Engine Horsepower | 150 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 512 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | SENSENICH |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 74DM6-0-50 |
| Prop Time | 144 SOH |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Blade Composition | Aluminum |
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | NAT AA30 Intercom ICOM IC-A200 COM Technisonic TFM-30 |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Includes Floats | Yes |
|---|---|
| Additional Equipment | Edo 2000 Floats Wheel Ski's New Concorde RG-24-20 Battery July 4, 2025 |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | New ACK-E04 406 ELT May 19, 2026 |
|---|
Interior
| Number of Seats | 3 |
|---|
Service Logs
| Miscellaneous | C-FFET Tracking Sheet July 26 2026_000985.pdf C-FFET Journey Log_000961.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Six Part One_000962.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Six Part Two_000963.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Five Part One_000964.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Five Part Two_000965.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Four Part One_000966.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Four Part Two_000967.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Three Part One_000968.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Three Part Two_000969.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Two Part One_000970.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log Two Part Two_000971.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log One Part One_000972.pdf C-FFET Airframe Log One Part Two_000973.pdf C-FFET Installations and Modifications Log Incl AWD's and SB's_000974.pdf C-FFET Engine Log_000975.pdf C-FFET Prop Log_000976.pdf C-FFET Operating Limitations and Plane Power Alternator Conversion_000977.pdf C-FFET Federal Hydraulic Wheel Skis and Misc_000978.pdf C-FFET Weight and Balance_000979.pdf C-FFET ACK 406 ELT_000980.pdf |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 12 Super Cruiser (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 360 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 91 kts · 105 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 410.0 / 360.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-12 Super Cruiser seats up to 2 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for C-FFET. More flight tracking ›
