The Piper 12 (ICAO type PA12) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 800 kg. It offers a maximum range of 310 nm, a cruise speed of 90 knots, a service ceiling of 12,300 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper 12
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 1,507
- Active
- 1,500
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
9 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS A-780 · Rev 12
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS A-780), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
Read the TCDS (PDF) →Where to look next
Piper 12 market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper 12 fleet — updated daily.
79 yearsmedian age
Of the 1,218 registered Piper 12 with a known build year (81% of the 1,507 we track), the median age is 79 years.
38changed registration in 12 months
38 of the 1,507 registered Piper 12 we track changed registration in the last 12 months (3% of the fleet), across 38 registration events. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
- Aircraft seen flying
- 5
- Tracked flights
- 10
- Tracked flight hours
- 11
- Share of fleet flying
- 0%
5 Piper 12 were tracked flying in the last 90 days (0% of the registered fleet), across 10 flights. Sprinkle flight tracking began May 2026; coverage is ADS-B-derived and not exhaustive.
9Piper 12 listed for sale
Asking prices from $45K to $200K, typically $75K–$147K — based on 41 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper 12 manuals & documents
11 documents for the Piper 12 — Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Service Bulletins · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document outlines the correct procedures for rigging the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser and related models, including the PA-12S, PA-14, PA-18, and PA-19. It provides detailed instructions on leveling the aircraft, checking dihedral angles, and adjusting wing washout. The information is crucial for maintenance personnel and riggers to ensure proper aircraft performance and safety. The document references specific measurements and techniques to achieve accurate rigging, which is essential for flight stability and control. It also includes alternative leveling procedures approved by the FAA, offering flexibility in rigging practices.
- The correct dihedral angle should measure 3 1/8 inches from the string to the top of the fuselage front spar wing hinge fitting.
- The correct wing washout for the Piper PA-12 is 2 ½ degrees.
- When adjusting washout, the bubble on the level must be centered to ensure proper wing configuration.
- An alternate leveling procedure can be used if original marks are not available, utilizing spirit or digital levels.
- The PA-12 has a wing root angle of incidence of -0.060 degrees, differing from the PA-18 and PA-19.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Systems Description
Service Bulletins
Specifications
Other Documents
- ReadEthics of misdiagnosis20234 pages · 1.4 MB · via www.savvyaviation.com
- ReadAvidyne Traffic Advisory System Approved Model List201819 pages · 324 KB · via www.avidyne.com
- ReadA Handsome 1947 Piper Super Cruiser20117 pages · 1.9 MB · via eaavintage.org
- ReadAviation Occurrence Report: Stall During Initial Climb199419 pages · 234 KB · via www.tsb.gc.ca
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What is the range of the Piper 12?
The Piper 12 has a maximum range of 310 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper 12 carry?
The Piper 12 seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper 12?
The Piper 12's maximum take-off weight is 800 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper 12?
The Piper 12's ICAO type designator is PA12.
How many Piper 12 aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 1,507 registered Piper 12 airframes worldwide.
Registered 12 aircraft
Individual 12 airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- C-FOPO· 2008
- C-GBNO· 1998
- N3364M· 1962
- N7667H· 1957
- N9305Z· 1956
- N78446· 1956
- N2623M· 1956
- N3343M· 1955
- N3487M· 1955
- N30V· 1955
- N416GA· 1954
- N2684M· 1954
- N3385M· 1952
- C-JQY· 1949
- N4349M· 1949
- C-GPIT· 1948
- N2486M· 1948
- N76X· 1948
- N3071M· 1947
- N3294M· 1947
- N4300M· 1947
- C-JJD· 1947
- C-FIXV· 1947
- N3935M· 1947