How much does a used Piper PA-12 cost?

Name: Piper PA-12
Brand: Piper

Asking prices for the 18 Piper PA-12 aircraft for sale with a price run from $61,562 to $274,900, with a median of $122,000. Half ask between $87,500 and $145,000.

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PiperCertified · Fixed-wing · United States

PA-12

Seats: 3 3
Power: 104 hp78 kW
Cruise: 71 kt132 km/h
US register: 1,231 aircraft1,231 aircraft

About the PA-12

The Piper PA-12 is an American fixed-wing aircraft designed for utility and touring roles. Built with a conventional landing gear layout, it accommodates a pilot and up to two passengers within an enclosed cabin featuring a high-wing configuration. It is well-suited for backcountry operations and remote travel, appealing to private owners who require reliable short-field performance.

Developed as an evolution of earlier Piper designs, the type first flew in late nineteen forty-five before entering production the following year. Notable journeys by international examples demonstrated its long-distance capabilities, while structural versatility allowed the airframe to be fitted with wheels, skis, or floats depending on operational needs.

Engines fitted

1,148 aircraft

Engine	Power	Aircraft
Lycoming O-235	115 hp	870
Lycoming O-320	180 hp	156
Lycoming O-290	140 hp	117
Lycoming O-360	180 hp	5

This page covers the Piper PA-12S, PA-12SX, PA-12X: the same aircraft under other designations.

Specifications

PA-12 · Lycoming O-235-C

Dimensions

Length: 22 ft 0 in 6.71 m6.71 m 22 ft 0 in
Wingspan: 35 ft 0 in 10.67 m10.67 m 35 ft 0 in
Wing area: 179 sq ft 16.7 m²16.7 m² 179 sq ft

Weights

Empty weight: 950 lb 431 kg431 kg 950 lb
Max take-off weight: 1,753 lb 795 kg795 kg 1,753 lb

Performance

Cruise speed: 71 kt 132 km/h132 km/h 71 kt
Max speed: 91 kt 169 km/h169 km/h 91 kt
Stall speed: 43 kt 79 km/h79 km/h 43 kt
Range: 521 nm 966 km966 km 521 nm
Service ceiling: 18,000 ft 5,486 m5,486 m 18,000 ft
Rate of climb: 510 ft/min 2.6 m/s2.6 m/s 510 ft/min

Powerplant

Engine: Lycoming O-235-C
Engine power: 104 hp 78 kW78 kW 104 hp

Capacity

Seats: 3

ICAO type designator: PA12
Manufacturer: Piper
Country: United States
On the US register: 1,231
Registered in: Brazil, United Kingdom, Australia, France, United States, Ireland, Canada
Official website: piper.com

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PA-12 prices

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Year built Airframe hours Engine hours since overhaul

1950 · 2,700 h

USD

Low: $101,000
Typical: $127,000
High: $150,000

By year built · United States · USD
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1945	2,700	$99,000	$124,000	$147,000
1950	2,700	$101,000	$127,000	$150,000
2025	20	$143,000	$180,000	$213,000

By year built · United Kingdom · GBP
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1945	2,700	£66,000	£93,000	£119,000
1950	2,700	£68,000	£95,000	£121,000
2025	20	£96,000	£134,000	£172,000

By year built · Euro countries · EUR
Built	Hours	Low	Typical	High
1945	2,700	€55,000	€78,000	€99,000
1950	2,700	€57,000	€79,000	€102,000
2025	20	€80,000	€113,000	€144,000

PA-12 running costs

$195 an hour

Hours a year Aircraft value (USD)

A year
	Low	Typical	High
Fuel	$3,926	$5,084	$5,914
Oil	$92	$115	$149
Engine overhaul reserve	$2,167	$2,667	$4,833
Annual inspection and maintenance	$2,500	$3,500	$4,500
Hangar	$3,000	$6,300	$9,600
Insurance	$1,398	$1,792	$2,186

Total	$13,083	$19,458	$27,182
Per hour	$131	$195	$272