Piper Super Cub Aircraft 1970s
Pre-1980 piston singles are heritage airframes that have typically been rebuilt and refurbished multiple times — original avionics replaced with modern Garmin or Avidyne panels, engines on at least one mid-time overhaul cycle, interiors refreshed once or twice. Pre-buy focus: airframe corrosion (especially wing carry-through, tail, gear), AD compliance history, log-book continuity, engine cylinder borescope. Heritage value can be meaningful for original aircraft in restored condition.
8 used Piper Super Cub aircraft for sale 1970s · $94K – $199K · updated 2 hours ago
About the Piper Super Cub
The Piper Super Cub (PA-18) is the legendary backcountry taildragger — a two-seat, tube-and- fabric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that has been the gold standard for bush flying since 1949. Powered by Lycoming O-320 or larger engines depending on variant and STC, the Super Cub takes off and lands in a few hundred feet, operates on bush wheels, tundra tires, floats or skis, and goes almost anywhere a small aircraft can reach. With a small but devoted community and a thriving aftermarket of STCs (engine upgrades, vortex generators, extended baggage), the Super Cub remains in demand and holds value remarkably well — including modern Cubcrafters and similar clones.
Piper Super Cub Specifications
Model specThe Piper Super Cub is a single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 400 nm (741 km).
8 Piper Super Cub For Sale
There are currently 8 used Piper Super Cub for sale, ranging from $94,657 to $199,000, with a median asking price of $133,617.
Compare Piper Super Cub
See how the Piper Super Cub stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.
Piper Super Cub Price & Cost
How much does a Piper Super Cub cost? Used Super Cub prices: $94K – $199K, average $137K (median $133K), across 8 priced of 8 active listings.
Based on 13 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.
Buying a Used Piper Super Cub
When buying a Piper Super 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 — Piper Super Cub
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Piper Super Cub Inventory by Country
| United States | 19 |
| Switzerland | 4 |
| Canada | 1 |
| Italy | 1 |
Piper Super Cub Inventory by State
| Arizona | 2 |
| California | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper Super Cub by Price
| Under $100k | 16 |
| Under $200k | 21 |
| Under $300k | 22 |
| Under $500k | 22 |
Piper Super Cub Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper Super Cub. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database