1953 Piper PA-18 Super CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Bozeman, MT, USA
This 1953 Piper PA-18 Super Cub, registered as N15858A (serial number 18-1686), presents a comprehensively modernized example of the legendary bush plane. The aircraft was entirely rebuilt by CubCrafters in 2009 and has accumulated 3,694 total hours on the airframe. Power comes from a Lycoming O-360-C4P 180 HP engine with just 470 hours since major overhaul, paired with a Sensenich 76EM8-0-56 propeller. The useful load is approximately 780 pounds, and the annual inspection is current; note that the plane is still being flown, so hours may increase modestly.
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Backcountry
- Useful Load
- 780 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,694 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 470 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Annual is current.
Avionics
GPS
Garmin 696 - Panel Mount GPS
Comms
Becker Com - 2-1/4"
EMS
JPI Engine Monitor - JPI Digital Oil Pressure/Oil Temp Gauge
Transponder
Becker Transponder - 2-1/4" ACK Blind Encoder
Audio
PM1000II - Intercom
Additional Equipment
Battery
Lightweight battery
Starter
Sky-Tec - lightweight starter
Alternator
50-Amp alternator
Oil Filter
B&C - B&C Oil filter assembly
Fuel System
Cub Crafters - Extended range fuel tanks, 50 gal (48 usable), Recent STC also allows for mogas.
Landing Gear
Alaskan Bushwheels - HD 3" extended landing gear, 31" heavy tread, HP Brake Master Cylinders, HD tailwheel spring/3200 ABI tailwheel
Seats
Cub Crafters - seat set
Shoulder Harnesses
Inertia reel shoulder harnesses, front & rear
Baggage
Side access baggage door, Rear seat under seat storage unit, Extended baggage compartment/cargo net
Headliner
Aluminum Headliner
Windows
Tinted windows
Heater
Tannis - Block Heater
Gross Weight Kit
2,000-lb gross weight kit
Float Fittings
Weld-on float fittings
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2009
- Paint Year
- 2009
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-C4P
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich 76EM8-0-56
Asking Price
$209,000
Aircraft Location
Bozeman, MT, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 7, 2026: $209,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$209,000
Aircraft Location
Bozeman, MT, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 7, 2026: $209,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$209,000