1978 Piper Super Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
Piper Super Cub 150 HP, very suitable for towing gliders and for flying as a tailwheel aircraft. We have owned the aircraft since new. Always hangared, maintained by the same maintenance organization 145, the aircraft is in CAMO and has always flown only on AVGAS fuel. All flights performed at an international airport. No damaged history (shock loading of engine September 2017). All documentation from new to present available. Last pitostatic test in march 2023. Status lists available! All AD and SB done!
Interior
7/10
Exterior
7/10
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Letalski Center Maribor
planecheck.com
|
$108,755 *
€ 95,000
|
Slovenia | May 03, 2026 | 61 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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About This Piper Super Cub
This 1978 Piper Super Cub (S5-DBV) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 53 Super Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $51,416 to $285,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $108,755.
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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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (S5-DBV) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Slovenia
SI
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
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Safety Record
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