1980 Piper Super Cub PA18-180 Super Cub for sale

1980 Piper Super Cub PA18-180 Super Cub

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$345,646
Location Queensland, Australia
Total Time 1,260 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # L-27203-36A
Reg # VH-NKB Australia
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 100 kts (185 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Description

1980 Piper PA-18 180 Super Cub Certified – One of a kind and the best presented Super Cub in the world.

This is a rare opportunity to own a masterfully restored Super Cub. Following a

four-year, tip-to-tail restoration completed in 2023, no expense was spared in bringing this aircraft to better-than-new condition. With every relevant STC upgrade installed and a significant price reduction as the owner moves to a 6-seat aircraft, this is the premier backcountry machine on the market.

Key Highlights

Restoration Status:

Full strip and restoration (2023); new fuselage and wing coverings, new paint, and new wiring throughout.

Engine & Prop:

Lycoming O-360-A3A (143.6 hrs SOH); full zero-time overhaul with upgraded cross-flow exhaust manifold and a new Sensenich composite prop.

Bush Capabilities:

New Alaskan Bush wheels, rims, tires, and brakes; New Alaskan Bush tail wheel; New ACME shocks; New 3-inch extended undercarriage.

Premium Materials:

New carbon fiber engine cowls and a complete new carbon fiber interior with new leather seats.

Fuel & Storage:

New long-range fuel tanks with Dakota Cub sight gauges; New belly pod; Extended baggage compartment with upgraded internal luggage area and door.

Visibility & Safety:

New Aeroled wingtip and landing lights; New Rosen sun visor; New inertia seat belts; No accident history. Total Time Airframe (TTAF):

1360

Engine Make/Model:

Lycoming O-360-A3A

Engine Serial:

L-27203-36A

Engine TBO:

2,000 hours or 12 Years

Time Since Overhaul:

143.6 hours The cockpit has been entirely modernized with a state-of-the-art Garmin suite:

Display:

Garmin G3X / GDU460 Display & Garmin EFIS

Engine Monitoring:

Garmin GEA24 PMA Engine Indication System

Flight Sensors:

Garmin GSU25D PMA Air Data Attitude & Dual Garmin GMU11 Magnetometers

Communication:

Dual Garmin GTR20 PMA VHF Transceivers

Audio:

Garmin GMA245 PMA Audio Panel

Transponder:

Garmin GTX335 (with GPS) ADS-B Out

Adapter Unit:

Garmin GAD27 PMA Electronic Adapter Unit Complete STC Inventory

This aircraft is fully certified with a comprehensive list of Supplemental Type Certificates:

SA02216AK:

Alaska Bush Pods (Serial No: P-341)

SA00275SE:

Vortex Generators

SA120682SC:

Alternator & Regulator

SA4618NM:

Cabane Vee Assy

SA02023AK:

Heavy Duty Muffler

SA02214AK:

MLG Suspension System

SA01015SE:

MLG Tyres

STA02152AK:

MLG Three Inch Extension

SA2156AK:

Under Seat Battery Rack

SA649AL:

Long Range Fuel Tanks

SA00415SE:

Fuel System

SA0211AK:

Fuel Sight Gauges

SA02040AV:

Vented Fuel Caps

SA02189AK:

MLG Safety Wire System

SA012335SE:

Tail Wheel Assy

SA01899WI:

Garmin Integration

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces

Source Price Action
Listing Source
planesalesusa.com
$345,646
$341,120
Listing Source
planesales.com.au
$344,012
$343,439

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper Super Cub PA18-180 Super Cub

This 1980 Piper Super Cub PA18-180 Super Cub (VH-NKB) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 1,260 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $345,646.

The Super Cub PA18-180 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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 1,260 hours
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Piper Super Cub PA18-180 Super Cub — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
100 kts (185 km/h)
Range
400 nm (741 km)
Ceiling
19,000 ft (5,791 m)
Max Weight
1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Useful Load
800 lbs (363 kg)
Horsepower
150 HP
Fuel Burn
7.7 GPH (29 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER Super Cub

Fuel Burn
7.7 GPH
~$50/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER Super Cub. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (VH-NKB) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Queensland, Australia

AU

Seller reported

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 VH-NKB against the NTSB accident database.

Price History

3 price events · sources: planesalesusa.com, planesales.com.au

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