1954 Piper Super Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
PIPER SUPER CUB PA-18-135 • $95,000 • FOR SALE Beautiful and well-maintained PA-18-135 ready to fly! • Total Time (TTAF): 4,338 hrs • Engine: O-290, 319 hrs SMOH • Annual Due: May 2026 • All ADs Complied With • Ceconite Covering • Borer STC - Gross Weight Increase to 1,750 lbs • Becker COM Radio - Tanis Heater Solid, clean Cub. Hangared and flown regularly.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Adam Shelton
trade-a-plane.com
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$95,000
$110,000
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Des Moines, IA | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Super Cub
This 1954 Piper Super Cub (N1651P) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 56 Super Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $51,734 to $285,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $95,000.
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 registration data pending for N1651P.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
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Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $94,120–$155,381.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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