Piper PA-12 Build

Restoring a 1946 Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser

[@leecrump4614]

In the early 1960's my father worked for the FAA and we lived in Kotzebue. Dad purchased a 1946 PA12 with a low time O235 but fabric that failed the punch test. We recovered it with ceconite. I learned to fly in it. We moved stateside in 1965. If we had stayed in Alaska I wanted to get a 1947 Super Cruiser, (because of the location of the fuel selector) do the O320 conversion, add flaps and super cub gear. You did a beautiful job.

[@robinbarry8200]

@@leecrump4614 Thank you.

[@StuPierce77]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing.

[@davidadams405]

I rebuilt a PA-12 and spent almost a year just on the fuselage. Had to replace almost as much tubing as you did. I had about 35 STC on file by the time it was done. Sometimes I question if it was worth it. Then I go fly. Nice video dude.

[@etheridge66]

Enjoyed your rebuild. I been flying Super Cruisers off an on since high school. I own a 1946 now. Painted original colors N7504H

[@kevinstephenson3880]

Very nice restoration.

[@grantnelson]

Nice job. I'd like to hear your opinion regarding the PA-12 vs PA-18 you mentioned you'd try and do.

[@PatagoniaBushPilots]

do you have some pictures of the process removing the bungee structure ?

[@robinbarry8200]

I don’t. Basically, the main cross tube had to be replaced on mine due to corrosion, so I cut the whole assembly out.

[@martinbieli5476]

Do you have the modifications according STC SA564 AL and SA565AL in your PA12? If yes, do you have the drawings? Or do you know where we can get them?

[@robinbarry8200]

Not certain on these. I sold the plane, and the records went with.

[@alaskadrifter]

Was this one for sale recently? Looks nice!

[@robinbarry8200]

Yes it has been sold.

[@samyo2222]

Do you have an stc list for this plane? I’m interested in installing many of them when I rebuild my 12

[@robinbarry8200]

My log books are with my A&P in Alaska, and I wont see them again until June. If you have any specific STC questions, I can probably go off of memory. PA-18 Tail and 150 HP engine are Kenmore, PA-18 landing gear is Atlee, and PA-18 trim control, and extended baggage are Sullivan.

[@samyo2222]

@@robinbarry8200 Awesome, thanks! I got a project that I would like to convert into a more useable plane.

[@mopar92]

@@robinbarry8200awesome build. Good video.