Piper Super Cub Aircraft in France

French-registered aircraft (F- prefix) operate under EASA certification. Daher (TBM) is French — strong TBM and Socata heritage market in France. GA hubs around Paris (Toussus-le-Noble, Pontoise), Lyon, Toulouse, Marseille. Cross-border transactions common within EU.

The Piper Super Cub (PA-18) is the legendary backcountry taildragger — a two-seat, tube-and- fabric short-takeoff-and-landing aircraft that has been the gold standard for bush flying since 1949. Powered by Lycoming O-320 or larger engines depending on variant and STC, the Super Cub takes off and lands in a few hundred feet, operates on bush wheels, tundra tires, floats or skis, and goes almost anywhere a small aircraft can reach. With a small but devoted community and a thriving aftermarket of STCs (engine upgrades, vortex generators, extended baggage), the Super Cub remains in demand and holds value remarkably well — including modern Cubcrafters and similar clones.

Piper Super Cub aircraft for sale

5 used Piper Super Cub aircraft for sale in France · 2-seat · Used median asking $144,000 · Project from $69,500 · updated 21 hours ago

Piper Super Cub Specifications

Model spec

The Piper Super Cub is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 100 kt (185 km/h), a range of 400 nm (741 km), and a useful load of 800 lbs (363 kg).

Performance
Cruise100 kt (185 km/h)
Range400 nm (741 km)
Service Ceiling19,000 ft (5,791 m)
Engine & Fuel
Horsepower150 HP
Fuel Burn7.7 GPH (29 L/h)
Weights & Seats
Seats2
Max Gross Weight1,750 lbs (794 kg)
Useful Load800 lbs (363 kg)

Piper Super Cub for Sale

Piper Super Cub asking prices range from $51,230 to $285,000, with a median of $144,000 (market reference $180,000).

$62,963 ↓ -$1K
For Sale
Total Time 3,945
Reg# F-BOUB France
Location France
Listed 2mo ago
$86,889 ↓ -$1K
For Sale
Total Time 5,858
Reg# OO-USA
Location Avignon, France
Listed 2mo ago
$112,780 ↓ -$743
For Sale
Total Time 4,100
Reg# F-HOBY France
Location France
Listed 3mo ago
$171,718 ↓ -$3K
For Sale
Total Time 9,326
Reg# F-GEDG France
Location France
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago
Contact for Price
On Request
Total Time 1,370
Reg# F-GGMK France
Location France
Via AIGNAV
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago

Compare Piper Super Cub

See how the Piper Super Cub stacks up against similar aircraft in specs, price, and operating costs.

Piper Super Cub Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Super Cub cost? Used Super Cub prices: $51K – $285K, average $144K (median $144K); market reference $180K, across 42 priced of 5 active listings.

Piper Super Cub Price Guide
Market Deal RatingAeroGurus rating
Great Deal
26%
11
Good Deal
40%
17
Fair Price
14%
6
Overpriced
19%
8

Based on 42 priced listings.

Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.

Piper Super Cub Cost of Ownership estimate
Fuel (7.7 GPH × $6.20, 100 hrs)$4,774/yr
Estimates at 100 flight hours/year. Actual costs vary by usage, location and insurance.

Buying a Used Piper Super Cub

Buying a Piper Super Cub comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:

What to check before buying

  • Engine variant and STCs — many Super Cubs have been upgraded (160-180 hp engines, vortex generators); the spec drives both performance and price.
  • Fabric and structure — fabric covering condition and re-cover history; steel-tube cage corrosion.
  • Tundra tires, floats, skis — gear configuration drives value and mission fit.
  • Backcountry history — many Super Cubs have hard-use Alaska/bush histories; inspect carefully.
  • Logbooks & STC paperwork — complete records and proper STC documentation matter on a heavily-modded aircraft.

Which Super Cub? Late factory PA-18-150s with 180 hp upgrade STCs are the most capable; original 1950s aircraft are the cheapest entry but need careful inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Super Cub

Cost?
$144,000.
Super Cub vs J-3 Cub?
Super Cub has more power, a fuel-injected option, flaps and is a serious
On floats/skis?
Yes — the Super Cub is one of the most popular float and ski aircraft.
Why so expensive?
Limited new production + huge demand + STOL capability that few other certified

Piper Super Cub Inventory by Country

United States30
France5
Switzerland3
Germany3
Slovenia3
United Kingdom2

Piper Super Cub by Price

Under $100k1
Under $200k1
Under $300k1
Under $500k1

Piper Super Cub by Decade

1950s3
1970s1
1980s1

Recently Sold Piper Super Cub

1968 Super Cub$164,000
1959 Super Cub$149,000
1950 Super Cub$155,456

Piper Super Cub Safety Record

No NTSB events on record for the Piper Super Cub. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

Disclaimer: All prices, cost estimates, and market values shown are based on asking prices from third-party sources and are provided for informational purposes only. AeroGurus is not an appraiser, broker, or financial advisor. Always obtain a professional appraisal and independent inspection before making a purchase decision.
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