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1978 PIPER SUPER CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 156 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($151,636), then adjusts for:
- Year +1 vs comparable listings +1.5%
- Airframe time +2,315 hr vs comps -4.6%
- Engine time +3,778 hr vs comps -20.0%
- No ADS-B (58% of comps have one) -1.5%
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 | 6,823 hrs |
| Engine time | 4,588 STOH |
| Annual | 21/03/2024 |
| Inspection | Annual |
Description
Club glider towing aircraft Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) 794 kg Noise Level: 61.4 dB(A) According ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10
Modifications
180 hp Mecanair SA conversion Auto Fuel STC SE2563CE Nose Silencer Springs shock absorbers Cleveland disc brakes Tost glider tow hook
Avionics
Trig COM, 760 Channels, 8.33 kHz Flarm Traffic Detection System with Traffic View Indicator
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
7th pct$81k · 7th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
93rd pct6,823 hours total (TTAF) · 93rd percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
99th pct4,588 hours since top overhaul · 99th 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 | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SUPER CUB |
| Serial Number | 18-7903016 |
| Registration # | HB-PDL |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | Montrichet, Switzerland |
Airframe
| Total Time | 6,823 |
|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,750.47 lb |
| STOL | Yes |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-360-A3A |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | L-26731-36A |
| Engine Horsepower | 180 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 4,588 STOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Aftermarket Engine STC | Yes |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2007 |
Props
| Prop Time | 2759 |
|---|---|
| Blade Composition | Composite |
Avionics
| Active Traffic | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | Trig COM, 760 Channels, 8.33 kHz Flarm Traffic Detection System with Traffic View Indicator |
Modifications/Conversions
| Modifications/Conversions | 180 hp Mecanair SA conversion Auto Fuel STC SE2563CE Nose Silencer Springs shock absorbers Cleveland disc brakes Tost glider tow hook |
|---|
Interior
| Year Interior | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Number of Seats | 2 |
Exterior
| Year Painted | 1978 |
|---|
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual Inspection 12/2023 FOCA Permit rernewed: 21/03/20247 |
|---|
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
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