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1953 Piper Super CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Minneapolis, MN, USA

This 1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18-135, registered as N46798, presents a well-maintained family heirloom with 1,670 hours on the airframe. The aircraft has been primarily hangared and features a low-time engine and propeller, each with 757 hours since major overhaul. Its versatile history includes operation on wheel skis for Minnesota winters and Aqua 1900 floats for summer use, supported by an extended baggage compartment.

The aircraft is equipped for VFR flight with basic 1953 avionics and has a useful load of 750 pounds with seating for two. The seller notes a small, almost undetectable amount of hail damage on the cowling and leading...

Year
1953
Make
Piper
Series
PA-18 Super Cub
Model
Super Cub
Tail #
N46798
Serial #
18-3327

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Amphibious, Classic / Antique, Utility, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Useful Load
750 lbs
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,670 hrs
Engine 1 Time
757 hrs
Prop 1 Time
757 hrs
Logbook Status
Airframe Logbooks are being digitized. Will post when ready.

Avionics

GPS

Basic 1953 VFR

Additional Equipment

Floats

Aqua 1900

Ski System

Wheel Ski's

Baggage Compartment

Extended baggage compartment

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
We have a small almost undetectable amount of hail damage on the cowling and leading edges.

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1

Asking Price

$129,500

Aircraft Location

Minneapolis, MN, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Apr 7, 2026: $129,500(-$5,500) - trade-a-plane

Mar 13, 2026: $135,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Mar 13, 2026

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Asking Price

$129,500