Piper Super Cub Aircraft in United States

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27 used Piper Super Cub aircraft for sale in United States · $65K – $400K · updated 2 hours ago

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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.

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Piper Super Cub Specifications

Model spec

The 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).

Performance
Cruise100 kt (185 km/h)
Range400 nm (741 km)
Weights & Seats
Max Gross Weight1,750 lbs (794 kg)

27 Piper Super Cub For Sale

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There are currently 27 used Piper Super Cub for sale, ranging from $65,000 to $400,000, with a median asking price of $160,000.

$65,000 ↓ -$4K
For Sale
Total Time 80
Reg# N618PM US
Location St Louis, MO
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$80,000
For Sale
Reg# N5485D US
Location Caldwell, ID
3 sources
Listed 1mo ago
$95,000 ↓ -$15K
For Sale
Reg# N1651P US
Location Des Moines, IA
Listed 2mo ago
$126,500 ↓ -$12K
For Sale
Reg# N787SG US
Location Caldwell, ID
Listed 2mo ago
$135,000
For Sale
Total Time 1,670
Reg# N46798 US
Location Minneapolis, MN
Listed 2mo ago
$148,500
For Sale
Total Time 2,300
Reg# N778Z US
Location Caldwell, ID
Listed 23d ago
$148,750
For Sale
Total Time 14,015
Reg# N91202 US
Location Spring, TX
Listed 2mo ago
$149,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,642
Location Hawkesbury, NY
Listed 2mo ago
$150,000
For Sale
Total Time 3,975
Reg# N200FG US
Location Port Orange, FL
Listed 1mo ago
$153,000
For Sale
Total Time 15,294
Reg# N14327 US
Location Van Nuys, CA
Listed 1mo ago

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: $65K – $400K, average $172K (median $160K), across 23 priced of 27 active listings.

Piper Super Cub Price Guide
Market Deal RatingAeroGurus rating
Great Deal
23%
3
Good Deal
15%
2
Fair Price
8%
1
Overpriced
54%
7

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

Cost?
$160,000.
Super Cub vs J-3 Cub?
Super Cub has more power, a fuel-injected option, flaps and is a serious
On floats/skis?
Yes — the Super Cub is one of the most popular float and ski aircraft.
Why so expensive?
Limited new production + huge demand + STOL capability that few other certified

Piper Super Cub Inventory by Country

United States19
Switzerland4
Canada1
Italy1

Piper Super Cub Inventory by State

Arizona2
California2
Florida2
Texas2

Piper Super Cub by Price

Under $100k16
Under $200k21
Under $300k22
Under $500k22

Piper Super Cub by Decade

1950s8
1960s5
1970s4
1980s2
1990s1
2000s2
2010s2

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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

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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