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| Listed: October 28, 2024 Updated:October 28, 2024 Aircraft Type: Manufacturer: Model: Year: 1979 Aircraft bought in 2020 for the aeroclub. Fly between 30 to 100h each year. Great aircraft with 160hp well maintained, under EASA CEN. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed: September 2, 2024 Updated:May 26, 2025 Aircraft Type: Manufacturer: Model: Year: 1979 Location: 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed: May 19, 2022 Updated:May 9, 2024 Aircraft Type: Manufacturer: Model: Year: 1944 Location: Private Piper Cub historical plane. Very nice condition. Specifications subject to verification by purchaser
Type:
Airplane (Single Engine Piston)
Manufacturer:
Piper
Model:
PA 18 L4 Cub
Year:
1944
Serial Number:
12842
Reg. Number:
HB-OCU
Total Time:
8,209 Hours
Seats:
2
Price:
$62,000
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Interesting facts about the Piper PA-18 Super Cub
✈ Piper introduced the PA-18 in 1949 as the Super Cub, evolving the PA-11 with flaps, more power, and an electrical system to boost utility.
✈ Production ran from 1949 to 1994. Most airframes were built at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, with a smaller run completed at Vero Beach, Florida.
✈ Piper built more than 10,000 Super Cubs across variants, making it one of the most recognizable bush aircraft of the postwar era.
✈ Common engines include Lycoming O-235, O-290, and O-320 series, with 150 hp and 160 hp O-320 installations popular for STOL operations.
✈ Standard fuel system uses two wing tanks. Many aircraft retain the header tank layout, and numerous STCs exist for larger tanks and fuel system changes.
✈ Typical roles include primary tailwheel training, banner towing, pipeline patrol, backcountry flying, ski and float operations, and aerial survey.
✈ The PA-18’s steel-tube fuselage and fabric covering keep weight low, while 3-position flaps and tundra tire options deliver short-field performance.
✈ Owners value simple maintenance, wide parts support, and a deep STC ecosystem covering engines, props, brakes, skis, floats, and baggage mods.
Piper PA-18 Super Cub Specifications
Information provided here is as a guide only. This information should not be used for flight planning or other aircraft operations. Aircraft model variations, engine options, modifications, upgrades and age will affect the details listed below. Please check with the seller, manufacturer or aviation authority for precise aircraft specifications.
Length: 6.88 m (22 ft 7 in)
Wingspan: 10.74 m (35 ft 3 in)
Height: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in)
Empty Weight (typical): 421.8 kg (930 lb)
Max Take Off Weight (MTOW): 793.8 kg (1,750 lb)
Fuel Capacity: 136.3 L (36.0 US gal)
Normal Cruise Speed: 176 km/h (95 kt)
Range (typical): 870 km (470 nm)
Service Ceiling: 5,258 m (17,250 ft)
Rate of Climb: 4.4 m/s (870 ft/min)
Take-off Ground Roll: 160 m (525 ft)
Landing Ground Roll: 107 m (350 ft)
Take-off Over 15 m (50 ft): 229 m (750 ft)
Landing Over 15 m (50 ft): 221 m (725 ft)
FAQs About the Piper PA-18 Super Cub
How much does a Piper PA-18 cost?
From January 2024 to September 2025, public asking prices for PA-18s commonly ranged from about USD 120,000 to USD 350,000, with high-spec restorations and float or ski conversions often priced higher depending on pedigree and equipment.
Which engines are most common on the PA-18?
Many PA-18s fly with Lycoming O-320 series engines at 150 or 160 hp. Earlier variants may have O-235 or O-290 powerplants. Buyers should verify installed engine model, propeller, and any STCs in the logbooks.
What cruise speed and fuel burn should I expect?
Typical cruise for a PA-18-150 is around 95 to 100 kt with fuel burns near 7 to 8 gph depending on propeller, weight, altitude, and engine setup.
How capable is the Super Cub on short and unimproved strips?
Expect about 525 ft ground roll for takeoff and 350 ft for landing in standard conditions, with around 750 ft and 725 ft respectively to clear a 50 ft obstacle. Big tires, props, and light weights can improve numbers.
What should I check when evaluating a PA-18 for purchase?
Review fabric and tube condition, corrosion inspections, wing and strut status, airframe time, engine and prop time since overhaul, and documentation for modifications such as fuel system changes, skis, floats, and brake or landing gear upgrades.
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