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1979 PIPER SUPER CUB
Starts from the median asking price of 150 comparable Piper Single-Engine Piston listings ($157,816), then adjusts for:
- Year +2 vs comparable listings +3.0%
- Airframe time -2,930 hr vs comps +5.9%
- Engine time -656 hr vs comps +5.2%
- No Autopilot (51% of comps have one) -0.9%
- ADS-B (58% of comps) +1.1%
- Market supply: 7 for sale of 2051 FAA-registered +4.7%
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 | 1,435 hrs |
| Engine time | 159 SMOH |
| Prop blades | 2 |
| Avionics / Primary flight display | GARMIN GI 275 |
| Avionics / Nav / com radio | King KX 155 |
| ADS-B | Yes |
| Annual | May 2026 |
| Inspection | Annual |
| Airworthy | Yes |
Description
Very clean Supercub with low TTAF and and engine hours. Always hangared and complete logs.
Modifications
SA40008M - Battery Box Removable PanelsSA00522SE - Engine InstallSA71GL - Air Filter InstallSA00718SE - Oil Cooler, hoses, and bafflesSA1008WE - Poly-Fiber coveringSA460SW - Wing TipsSA279AL - McCauley PropSA1526NM - Landing Gear Vee AssembliesSA800EA - Whelen Anti-Collison LightsSA1626NM - 4 Channel CHTSA00281NY Tundra 26x10.5x6SA4606NM - Landing Gear Safety CableSA649AL - 61 gal Fuel capacitySA026558SE - GI275
Avionics
KX155
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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How this aircraft compares
Where this Piper SUPER CUB lands versus other Piper SUPER CUB listings on fyiAero.
Price
29th pct$154k · 29th percentile of 14 listings
Airframe time
43rd pct1,435 hours total (TTAF) · 43rd percentile of 14 listings
Engine time
60th pct159 hours since major overhaul · 60th 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 | 1979 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PIPER |
| Model | SUPER CUB |
| Serial Number | 18-7909077 |
| Registration # | N104JD |
| Condition | Used |
| FlightRules | VFR |
| Based at | KORS |
Airframe
| Total Time | 1,435 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity Volume | 60 gal |
| Complete Logs | Yes |
Engine
| Engine 1 Make/Model | LYCOMING O-320 |
|---|---|
| Engine Serial Number | l-48753-27A |
| Engine Horsepower | 160 HP |
| Engine 1 Time | 159 SMOH |
| Engine TBO | 2000 |
| Year Engine Overhauled or Installed as New | 2018 |
Props
| Prop Manufacturer | MCCAULEY |
|---|---|
| Prop Model | 1A175 |
| Prop Time | 1435 SNEW |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
Avionics
| ADS-B Equipped | Yes |
|---|---|
| Avionics/Radios | KX155 |
Modifications/Conversions
| Vortex Generators | Yes |
|---|---|
| Modifications/Conversions | SA40008M - Battery Box Removable PanelsSA00522SE - Engine InstallSA71GL - Air Filter InstallSA00718SE - Oil Cooler, hoses, and bafflesSA1008WE - Poly-Fiber coveringSA460SW - Wing TipsSA279AL - McCauley PropSA1526NM - Landing Gear Vee AssembliesSA800EA - Whelen Anti-Collison LightsSA1626NM - 4 Channel CHTSA00281NY Tundra 26x10.5x6SA4606NM - Landing Gear Safety CableSA649AL - 61 gal Fuel capacitySA026558SE - GI275 |
Inspection Status
| Inspection Status | Annual done May 2026 Complete Logs |
|---|---|
| Airworthy | Yes |
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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