1953 Piper Super Cub PA-18Single-Engine Piston Aircraft • CA, USA
This 1953 Piper Super Cub, registered as N226T, represents a comprehensively restored and upgraded L21 military variant with only approximately 300 originally built. The airframe has a total time of 5,287 hours and underwent a significant overhaul in 2018 by Steve's Aircraft, which included a top deck X brace. It is equipped with a wide array of performance modifications and STCs, such as extended wings and ailerons, a 68-gallon fuel capacity, a Borer 82/43 propeller, and 31" Bushwheels with a Baby Bushwheel tailwheel and Alaska Bushwheels tailwheel spring for rugged operations.
The aircraft features a Sutton exhaust, rear oil cooler,...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Military / Warbird, Utility, Backcountry
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats (Stock)
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,287 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 343 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs
- Inspection Status
- Annual Due: May 2026, Airworthy
Avionics
Comms
Flightline FL-760A - Com
PFD
Lightweight VFR gyro panel
Additional Equipment
ELT
Fuel System
Steve's Aircraft - 68 fuel capacity belly), fuel pod,
Cooling System
Rear Oil Cooler
Baggage
External Baggage Door, Rear Cargo Space
Instrument Panel
Lightweight VFR Gyro Panel
Exhaust System
Sutton - exhaust
Oil Cooling System
Rear oil cooler
Battery System
Atlee Dodge - underseat battery
Storage System
Extended baggage, External baggage door, Rear cargo space
Safety Equipment
ELT
Structural Modifications
Top deck X brace
Oil Cooler
Rear oil cooler
Emergency Locator Transmitter
ELT
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 2018
- Interior Notes
- New interior with 2018 restoration
- Exterior Notes
- Overall white with red accents in traditional Cub scheme
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- 0-320 A2B
- Engine Power
- 160 HP
- Propeller Model
- Borer 82/43 Propeller
Asking Price
$220,000
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 28, 2025: $220,000 - trade-a-plane
Oct 28, 2025: $220,000 - controller
Oct 28, 2025: $220,000 - aso
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Asking Price
$220,000
Aircraft Location
CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 28, 2025: $220,000 - trade-a-plane
Oct 28, 2025: $220,000 - controller
Oct 28, 2025: $220,000 - aso
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$220,000