1969 PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 184 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($119,950), then adjusts for:
- Year -3 vs comparable listings -4.5%
- Airframe time -1,919 hr vs comps +3.8%
- Engine time -390 hr vs comps +3.1%
- ADS-B (59% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 2051 FAA-registered +4.7%
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Overview
| Make / Model | Piper PA-18 SUPER CUB |
|---|---|
| Type | Single-Engine Piston |
| Airframe time | 2,692 hrs |
| Engine time | 475 SMOH |
| Avionics / Transponder | GARMIN GTX335 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Detailed Description Solid, mostly stock Piper Super Cub. This aircraft has been owned and flown by the same pilot since 2004. Its been kept in a heated hangar on a private airstrip for that entire time as well. 2692 TTAF and 475 SMOH (G&N 1996). Recovered with Ceconite in 1996 and sealed struts were installed at that time. All AD's are complied with, and the annual due November 2026. ADS-B out equipped via a Garmin GTX 335 installed in 2022. An extremely well cared for Piper Super Cub that is ready for a new owner to enjoy. Must see to appreciate the quality of this aircraft. Clean aircraft, no evidence of corrosion, and fabric is in excellent condition with very few patches. Minimal modifications including Brackett air filter, and sealed struts, restored and re-covered with Ceconite in 1996. Airframe logs begin in 1996 and are complete and continuous since that time.
Modifications
Lycoming 0-320-A2B. 470 SMOH by G&N in 1996 with 160HP STC. Compressions 74,77,76,74. New Magnetos 10 hours ago.
Avionics
Terra 760 comm radio, GTX 335 transponder with ADS-B. Vacuum system with new pump installed in October 2025
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 ›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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Previous listing for N4435Z
1969 PIPER SUPER CUB
- Then asking
- $129k
- Airframe
- 2,292 hrs
- Engine
- LYCOMING
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