Piper Super Cub Aircraft in United States

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25 used Piper Super Cub aircraft for sale in United States · $69K – $400K · updated 1 hour ago

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About the Piper Super Cub

The Piper Super Cub (PA-18) is the legendary backcountry taildragger and the benchmark by which every STOL bush plane is judged. A two-seat tandem descendant of the J-3 Cub with more power, flaps and a beefed-up airframe, the PA-18 lands short, climbs hard off rough strips and shrugs off floats, skis and tundra tires. Built from 1949 into the 1990s and widely flown in military form as the L-18/L-21, the Super Cub stays in fierce demand among bush, glider-tow and backcountry pilots.

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Piper Super Cub Specifications

Model spec

Piper has not yet published final specifications for the Super Cub. This section will populate automatically once official specs are released — in the meantime you can browse current listings above.

25 Piper Super Cub For Sale

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There are currently 25 used Piper Super Cub for sale, ranging from $69,500 to $400,000, with a median asking price of $157,500.

$69,500
For Sale
Total Time 80
Reg# N618PM US
Location St Louis, MO
2 sources
Listed 2mo ago
$80,000
For Sale
Reg# N5485D US
Location Caldwell, ID
3 sources
Listed 1mo ago
$95,000 ↓ -$15K
For Sale
Reg# N1651P US
Location Des Moines, IA
Listed 2mo ago
$110,000
For Sale
Total Time 4,338
Location , IA
Listed 2mo ago
$135,000
For Sale
Total Time 1,670
Reg# N46798 US
Location Minneapolis, MN
Listed 2mo ago
$138,750
For Sale
Total Time 14,015
Reg# N91202 US
Location Spring, TX
Listed 2mo ago
$139,000
For Sale
Total Time 2,204
Reg# N9921D US
Location College Station, TX
Listed 1mo ago
$148,500
For Sale
Total Time 2,300
Reg# N778Z US
Location Caldwell, ID
Listed 15d ago
$150,000
For Sale
Total Time 3,975
Reg# N200FG US
Location Port Orange, FL
Listed 1mo ago
$153,000
For Sale
Total Time 15,294
Reg# N14327 US
Location Van Nuys, CA
Listed 22d ago

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Piper Super Cub Price & Cost

How much does a Piper Super Cub cost? Used Super Cub prices: $69K – $400K, average $169K (median $157K), across 22 priced of 25 active listings.

Piper Super Cub Price Guide
Market Deal RatingAeroGurus rating
Great Deal
31%
4
Fair Price
8%
1
Overpriced
62%
8

Based on 13 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.

Buying a Used Piper Super Cub

When buying a Piper Super Cub, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.

What to check before buying

  • Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
  • Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
  • Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
  • Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
  • Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.

Frequently Asked Questions — Piper Super Cub

How much does a used Piper Super Cub cost?
Super Cubs hold their value strongly because demand from backcountry and bush pilots is high and the supply of clean PA-18s is limited. See the live price range and median above for current asking prices, which vary widely with engine power, fabric and gear (wheels, floats, skis), STOL mods and total time.
What is the difference between the Super Cub and the J-3 Cub?
The PA-18 Super Cub is the more powerful, flap-equipped two-seat development of the J-3 Cub. It has a stronger airframe, larger fuel capacity and far better short-field and climb performance, which is why it became the definitive bush plane. The J-3 is the lighter, simpler 1930s-40s classic prized for low-and-slow flying and its place in aviation history.
Can a Super Cub be flown on floats or skis?
Yes. The Super Cub is one of the most adaptable light aircraft ever built and is commonly fitted with floats, skis or oversized tundra tires for off-airport and backcountry operations. Listings often note the current gear configuration and any STOL modifications.

Piper Super Cub Inventory by Country

United States19
Switzerland4
Canada3
Italy1

Piper Super Cub Inventory by State

Arizona2
Florida2
Texas2

Piper Super Cub by Price

Under $100k15
Under $200k23
Under $300k24
Under $500k24

Piper Super Cub by Decade

1950s7
1960s5
1970s4
1980s2
2000s2
2010s2

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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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