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Single-Engine Piston

1947 PIPER SUPER CRUISER

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$67,102
fyiEstimate $126,000–$129,500 ⓘ How this estimate is built

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.

1947
11,502 hrs
C-FFET ✈ Flight Tracking
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12-1539
LYCOMING O-320-A2B
1
SENSENICH 74DM6-0-50
KEENE /Elmhirst's Resort CPS2
★ 4.0 (4 Google reviews)

Overview

Make / ModelPiper SUPER CRUISER
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time11,502 hrs
Engine time512 SMOH
Prop blades2

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

Garmin GTN 650Xi

No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.

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Garmin GFC 500 autopilot

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.

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Garmin GTX 345 (ADS-B In/Out)

No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.

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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

General

Year1947
ManufacturerPIPER
ModelSUPER CRUISER
Serial Number12-1539
Registration #C-FFET
ConditionUsed
FlightRulesVFR
Based atKeene /Elmhirst's Resort CPS2

Airframe

Total Time11,502.3
Max Takeoff Weight1,750 lb
Basic Empty Weight1,159.5 lb
Useful Load290.5 lb
Complete LogsYes

Engine

Engine 1 Make/ModelLYCOMING O-320-A2B
Engine Serial NumberL-34121-27A
Engine Horsepower150 HP
Engine 1 Time512 SMOH
Engine TBO2000

Props

Prop ManufacturerSENSENICH
Prop Model74DM6-0-50
Prop Time144 SOH
Number of Blades2
Blade CompositionAluminum

Avionics

Avionics/RadiosNAT AA30 Intercom ICOM IC-A200 COM Technisonic TFM-30

Additional Equipment

Includes FloatsYes
Additional EquipmentEdo 2000 Floats Wheel Ski's New Concorde RG-24-20 Battery July 4, 2025

Modifications/Conversions

Modifications/ConversionsNew ACK-E04 406 ELT May 19, 2026

Interior

Number of Seats3

Service Logs

MiscellaneousC-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).

$21,304annual budget · 176 hrs/yr
$70variable cost / hour
$0.76cost per nm
5.7gph fuel burn
$110,276avg pre-owned asking fyiEstimate  $126,000–$129,500

Performance & dimensions

Range360 nm
Cruise speed91 kts · 105 mph
Takeoff / landing410.0 / 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.

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Last flight

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