1951 Piper Super Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
General restored aircraft, like new New Annual check 4/2026
Interior
10/10 NEW
Exterior
10/10 NEW fabric, NEW paint
Modifications / STCs
• Aerotow system installed.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joze Lukanc
planecheck.com
|
$95,175 *
€ 83,000
|
Slovenia | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Super Cub
This 1951 Piper Super Cub (S5-DAY) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 7,270 hours on the airframe. There are currently 57 Super Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $52,016 to $285,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $95,175.
The Super Cub cruises at 100 kts (185 km/h) with a range of 400 nm (741 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 7.7 GPH (29 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $48/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper Super Cub — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (S5-DAY) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Slovenia
SI
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $58,604–$93,195.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.