1978 Piper Super Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
VFRDescription
Club glider towing aircraft Maximum Take off Mass (MTOM) 794 kg Noise Level: 61.4 dB(A) According ICAO Annex 16, Vol. 1, Chapter 10 Airframe Total Time: 6,823 Engine Lycoming O-360-A3A-C, S/N: L-26731-36A TT: 4588 TSOH: 1524 Overhauled in 2007 Propeller Hoffmann HO 4/27HM-170 118, S/N: 77408A TT: 2759
Engine
Engine Lycoming O-360-A3A-C, S/N: L-26731-36A TT: 4588 TSOH: 1524 Overhauled in 2007
Propeller
Propeller Hoffmann 4 bladed wood/composite HO 4/27HM-170 118, S/N: 77408A TT: 2759
Interior
Black, two seats
Exterior
White with red accents. Fabric showing some wear, but in acceptable condition
Inspection
Annual Inspection 12/2023 FOCA Permit rernewed: 21/03/20247
Modifications / STCs
• Modifications/Conversions
• 180 hp Mecanair SA conversion
• Auto Fuel STC SE2563CE
• Nose Silencer
• Springs shock absorbers
• Cleveland disc brakes
• Tost glider tow hook
• Avionics
• Avionics/Radios
• Trig COM, 760 Channels, 8.33 kHz
• Flarm Traffic Detection System with Traffic View Indicator
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Aeromeccanica
globalair.com
|
$84,730
|
Switzerland, Switzerland | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 days | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aircraftdealer.com
|
$82,280
$83,783
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$92,882
|
Switzerland | Apr 05, 2026 | 79 days | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
planecheck.com
|
$82,482 *
€ 72,000
|
Switzerland | May 03, 2026 | 50 days | Active | |
|
Stefano Scossa
controller.com
|
$94,657
$93,679
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Mar 14, 2026 | 100 days | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
aviationtrader.com.au
|
$94,687 *
AUD $135,109
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Apr 06, 2026 | 77 days | Active | |
|
Aeromeccanica
controlleremea.co.uk
|
$93,554 *
GBP £70,613
|
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland | Apr 02, 2026 | 81 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 1978 Piper Super Cub (HB-PDL) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 6,823 hours on the airframe. There are currently 52 Super Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $54,415 to $400,000. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $94,657.
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 Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $42/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 (HB-PDL) is registered outside the US.
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 database checked for HB-PDL.
Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (HB-PDL). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
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