1953 PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 9 comparable PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB listings ($225,000), then adjusts for:
- Year -10 vs comparable listings -15.0%
- Engine time -56 hr vs comps +0.2%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 97 FAA-registered +1.9%
Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.
Overview
| Make / Model | PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,870 hrs |
| Engine time | 30 SMOH |
Description
Detailed Description 1953 PA 18 SuperCub, 160 HP. 3 years 30 hours since restoration. New struts and forks, Borer Prop, Headerless fuel tank system, Flap system, gross weight increase, Bushwheel tail wheel and fork, Toe brakes, Grove disc brakes, AOSS gear struts, Goodyear Tundra tires, Super Flight Fabric system, Rear seat storage, Extended Baggage, VGs, Trig Comm, GPS, and transponder, Wig- Wag lights, EI CGR-30P engine Monitor, much more Lycoming O-320 160HP, 30 SMOH, Sutton exhaust, B&C alternator, Hartzell Starter, Rubbert Baffling and oil cooler, 1953 PA 18 SuperCub, 160 HP. 3 years 30 hours since restoration. New struts and forks, Borer Prop, Headerless fuel tank system, Flap system, gross weight increase, Bushwheel tail wheel and fork, Grove disc brakes, AOSS gear struts, Goodyear Tundra tires, Super Flight Fabric system, Rear seat storage, Extended Baggage, Trig Comm, GPS, and transponder, Wig- Wag lights, EI CGR-30P engine Monitor, much more Lycoming O-320 160HP, 30 SMOH, Sutton exhaust, B&C alternator, Hartzell Starter, Rubbert Baffling and oil cooler,
Avionics
Trig TT22 xponder, TYp1 Comm, TC90 transceiver
How this aircraft compares
Where this PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB lands versus other PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB listings on fyiAero.
Price
56th pct$225k · 56th percentile of 9 listings
Airframe time
56th pct2,870 hours total (TTAF) · 56th percentile of 9 listings
Engine time
11th pct30 hours since major overhaul · 11th percentile of 9 listings
Percentile = share of comparable listings at or below this value. Lower airframe/engine hours are generally fresher; price reflects the asking price only.