Single-engine piston

N3036M

1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1947
Serial
12-1581
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Barnstormers Aerial Advertising LLC (LLC)
Based
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Registration record

N3036M on the FAA register

Type
1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser
Serial
12-1581
Engines
Lycoming O-235 series
Registered owner
Barnstormers Aerial Advertising LLC
North Myrtle Beach, SC
Certificate issued
2013-05-21
Airworthiness date
1979-07-02
Registration expires
2029-05-31
Airworthiness class
Multiple
Mode S (hex)
A32DAD
Mode S (octal)
50626655
Seats (type)
3
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
360 nm
Cruise (type)
91 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-05-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2023-07-31
    Accident at Myrtle Beach, SC; damage: substantial.
  • 2013-05-21
    Certificate of registration issued as N3036M.
  • 2009-04-29
    Accident at Georgetown, SC; damage: substantial.
  • 1995-07-26
    Accident at N. Myrtle Beach, SC; damage: substantial.
  • 1979-07-02
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (multiple category).
  • 1947
    Manufactured (1947).
Overview

About N3036M

N3036M is a 1947 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser, serial number 12-1581. The FAA register lists Barnstormers Aerial Advertising LLC as the registrant in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The current certificate of registration was issued on May 21, 2013 and expires on May 31, 2029.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-235 series engine and 3 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 91 knots and a range of about 360 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is multiple category, dated July 2, 1979.

N3036M has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
91 kt
Range
360 nm
Power / thrust (each)
100
Takeoff over 50 ft
720 ft
Landing over 50 ft
470 ft
Fuel burn
6 gph

Published figures for the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2023-07-31 Accident · Myrtle Beach, SC Damage: Substantial Minor injury NTSB · ERA23LA356
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: The pilot s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
2009-04-29 Accident · Georgetown, SC Damage: Substantial NTSB · ERA09CA275
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot s lack of experience in the make and model airplane.
1995-07-26 Accident · N. Myrtle Beach, SC Damage: Substantial NTSB · ATL95LA148
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-12
Probable cause: THE IMPROPER STARTING PROCEDURE USED BY THE PILOT IN THAT HE FAILED TO USE WHEEL CHOCKS TO PRECLUDE AIRCRAFT MOVEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE THROTTLE WAS NOT PLACED IN THE IDLE POSITION.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

Same model

More Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser aircraft

All 1,247 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser registrations →
Same state

Other aircraft registered in South Carolina

All 3,113 aircraft registered in South Carolina →
Similar aircraft

Other single-engine pistons on the register

More from Piper

Piper models on the register

Own N3036M?

Get a free valuation, digitize the logbooks, or list it on fyiAero.

Free valuation Logbook transcription

Browse: Piper aircraft for sale· Aircraft registered in South Carolina· Registry by state· FAA registry stats

Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.