1978 Piper Super CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1978 Piper Super Cub, registered HB-PDL, is a VFR-equipped aircraft presented with 6,823 hours total time on the airframe. It is configured as a club glider towing aircraft, featuring a Tost glider tow hook and STOL capabilities. The aircraft is powered by a Lycoming O-360-A3A engine, serial number L-26731-36A, which was overhauled in 2007 and currently shows 4,588 hours total time with 1,524 hours since overhaul against a 2,000-hour TBO. The engine installation is an approved 180 hp conversion by Mecanair SA, and the aircraft holds an Auto Fuel STC. It is equipped with a Hoffmann four-bladed wood/composite propeller with 2,759 hours...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, Utility
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 6,823 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 4,588 hrs (TT)
- Prop 1 Time
- 2,759 hrs (TT)
- Logbook Status
- Complete Logs Yes
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection 12/2023 FOCA Permit renewed: 21/03/20247
Avionics
Comms
Trig COM - COM, 760 Channels, 8.33 kHz
Traffic
Flarm Traffic Detection System - with View Indicator
Additional Equipment
Modifications/Conversions
Mecanair SA conversion - 180 hp SA STC Springs shock absorbers,
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1978
- Paint Year
- 1978
- Interior Notes
- Black, two seats
- Exterior Notes
- White with red accents. Fabric showing some wear, but in acceptable condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Lycoming
- Engine Model
- O-360-A3A
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hoffmann 4 bladed wood/composite HO 4/27HM-170 118
Asking Price
$93,463
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 7, 2026: $93,463(-$456) - controller
Mar 25, 2026: $93,919(+$1,021) - controller
Mar 19, 2026: $92,898(-$1,206) - controller
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Asking Price
$93,463
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Apr 7, 2026: $93,463(-$456) - controller
Mar 25, 2026: $93,919(+$1,021) - controller
Mar 19, 2026: $92,898(-$1,206) - controller
+41 more price changes
Contact Seller
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$93,463