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1951 PIPER SUPER CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable Piper SUPER CUB listings ($195,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
- Airframe time +3,844 hr vs comps -7.7%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | Piper SUPER CUB |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 7,270 hrs |
| Engine time | 90 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Tailwheel Icon ready for the grass strips! General restored aircraft, like new
Modifications
Aerotow system installed.
Avionics
Radio: KRT2 Transponder: KTX 2 GPS Garmin 795 ELT Kannad
Recommended avionics upgrades
No IFR GPS navigator is listed — a GTN 650Xi is the standard entry point for WAAS/LPV capability.
See prices & suppliers ›No autopilot is listed — a GFC 500 (or S-TEC 3100 / Trio Pro Pilot where the GFC isn't STC'd) adds a modern digital autopilot with envelope protection, subject to model approval.
See prices & suppliers ›No ADS-B is listed — a GTX 345 delivers required ADS-B Out plus In (traffic & weather) in one transponder.
See prices & suppliers ›Suggestions are based on the panel described in this listing; verify STC approval for this make/model before any installation.
Service Difficulty Reports (SDRs)
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Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper SUPER CUB lands versus other Piper SUPER CUB listings on fyiAero.
Price
14th pct$114k · 14th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
99th pct7,270 hours total (TTAF) · 99th percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
53rd pct90 hours since major overhaul · 53rd percentile of 15 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.
General
| Year | 1951 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SUPER CUB |
| Serial Number | 18-611 |
| Registration # | S5-DAY |
| Condition | Used |
Airframe
| Total Time | 7,270 |
|---|
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320-A2B |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-16198-27A |
| Engine Horsepower | 150 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 90 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 1900 |
Props
| Number of Blades | 2 |
|---|
Avionics
| Avionics/Radios | Radio: KRT2 Transponder: KTX 2 GPS Garmin 795 ELT Kannad |
|---|
Additional Equipment
| Additional Equipment | Aerotow system installed. |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 2017 |
|---|
Exterior
| Year Painted | 2017 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | New Annual check 4/2026 |
|---|
Operating costs & specifications — Piper PA 18 135 Super Cub
Typical model-level figures for the Piper PA 18 135 Super Cub (not this specific airframe).
Performance & dimensions
| Range | 470 nm |
|---|---|
| Cruise speed | 95 kts · 109 mph |
| Takeoff / landing | 525.0 / 350.0 |
About this plane
Single engine piston aircraft with fixed landing gear. The PA-18-135 Super Cub seats up to 1 passengers plus 1 pilot.
Range from base
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Last flight
Actual flight path from FlightAware for S5-DAY. More flight tracking ›
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