1961 Piper Super Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Low total time of 2300TT NO documented damage history 97 SMOH (2020) 160 hp 0-320B2A 2012 wings and fuselage new fabric (Ceconite) 2025 flaps and ailerons new fabric Borer Prop 97 SNEW
Engine
160 hp Lycoming 0-320 (2020 overhaul by Aero Ateleir in Shawinigan Qc.) 97 SMOH Borer Prop New (2020) 97 SNEW Skytec Starter (light weight) InterAv Alternator (50 amp)
Propeller
Low total time of 2300 hours No documented damage history Float fittings 60 gallons fuel (Atlee Dodge) VG's X-brace Inertia reel seat belts Safety cables Fueling steps 29" Alaska Bushwheel tundra tires High pressure brake boosters Extended baggage
Interior
Fuselage, wings, and tail feathers recovered in 2012 (Ceconite) Flaps and Ailerons recovered 2025
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Joe Dory Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
|
$148,500
|
Caldwell, ID | May 19, 2026 | 59 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper Super Cub
This 1961 Piper Super Cub (N778Z) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,300 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 above the market average at $148,500.
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 N778Z.
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
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check N778Z against the NTSB accident database.
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is within the typical asking range for this model, roughly $94,720–$171,238.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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