2023 Backcountry LLC PA-12 SQ2 195hp

Highlights

• The aircraft is designed for flights in the utility category and in the backcountry.

Exterior

• The PA-12 SQ2 Super-cruiser was designed and produced by Backcountry Super Cubs of Douglas, Wyoming. The aircraft is based upon the design of the Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser and is supplied as a kit for amateur construction. The aircraft is a three-seat tandem, tailwheel configuration design, 36 in (91 cm) wide enclosed cockpit, fixed conventional landing gear and a single engine in tractor configuration. The aircraft's recommended engine power range is 180 to 240 hp (134 to 179 kW) a four-stroke powerplant.. The aircraft is of mixed construction, made from welded steel tubing, with the wings constructed of aluminum sheet, all covered with Steward system aircraft fabric. Its 38.1 ft (11.6 m) span wing has an area of 170 sq ft (16 m2), is supported by "V" struts with jury struts and mounts flaps. The PA12 is powered by a normally aspirated experimental Aero sport Power IO 375 EXP cubic inch engine of 195 hp, with “Whirlwind” ground adjustable composite propeller.

Interior

• The aircraft seats the pilot in front and two passengers in the rear on a bench seat

Known Flaws

• None