1953 PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 40 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($102,965), then adjusts for:
- Year -5 vs comparable listings -8.2%
- Airframe time -1,035 hr vs comps +2.1%
- Engine time -313 hr vs comps +2.5%
- Market supply: 3 for sale of 97 FAA-registered +2.4%
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
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.
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Last flight
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