The newer PA-12 model was initially powered by a 108 hp (81 kW) Lycoming O-235-C engine, was fully cowled, and had a metal spar wing with two 19 gallon fuel tanks.

The City of Washington currently resides at the Boeing Aviation Hangar, part of the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia.

The City of the Angels is on display at the Piper Aviation Museum in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

[5] PA-12s have been exported to a number of countries including Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Many PA-12s are still flown by private pilot owners and the type is commonly seen in North America.