Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Aircraft 2000s
1 used Cubcrafters Carbon Cub aircraft for sale 2000s · from $164K · updated 1 hour ago
About the Cubcrafters Carbon Cub
The CubCrafters Carbon Cub is the modern STOL icon — a Cub-shaped two-seater rebuilt with carbon-fibre and modern materials to be light (often under 1,000 lb empty) yet powerful (~180 hp), delivering short-field takeoff and landing numbers measured in feet, not hundreds of feet. Available as the Carbon Cub SS (Light Sport), the FX (factory-assist kit) and the EX (experimental kit), it is the benchmark backcountry and STOL-competition machine.
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Specifications
Model specThe Cubcrafters Carbon Cub is a aircraft with a cruise speed of 96 kt (178 km/h), a range of 390 nm (722 km).
1 Cubcrafters Carbon Cub For Sale
There are currently 1 used Cubcrafters Carbon Cub for sale, ranging from $164,900 to $164,900, with a median asking price of $164,900.
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Variants
| Variant | Years | Seats | Cruise | Range | Useful load | Price range | Best for | Listings for sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Cub FX-3 | — | — | — | — | — | $349K – $399K | — | 3 |
Compare Cubcrafters Carbon Cub
See how the Cubcrafters Carbon Cub stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Price & Cost
How much does a Cubcrafters Carbon Cub cost? Used Carbon Cub prices: from $164K, across 1 priced of 1 active listings.
Based on 1 priced listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Value by Model Year
Median asking price by year of manufacture. Newer airframes command a premium; value falls with age then plateaus on older models.
Lowest around $197,450 (2010 models) · highest around $379,500 (2023). Bars scaled across the range to show the depreciation curve; hover for exact medians.
Buying a Used Cubcrafters Carbon Cub
When buying a Cubcrafters Carbon Cub, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cubcrafters Carbon Cub
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Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Inventory by Country
| United States | 25 |
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub by Price
| Under $200k | 4 |
| Under $300k | 14 |
| Under $500k | 25 |
Recently Sold Cubcrafters Carbon Cub
| 2017 CARBON CUB FX-2 | $279,000 |
| 2023 Carbon Cub FX-3 | $409,000 |
| 2025 CARBON CUB EX2.5 | $295,000 |
| 2009 CC11-160 CARBON CUB SS | $192,500 |
Cubcrafters Carbon Cub Safety Record
Across all Carbon Cub variants, 1 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 2025–2025. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07, 2025 | Thompsonville, MI | Minor | — |
NTSB records 2025–2025. Includes all Cubcrafters Carbon Cub variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.