1978 Piper Super CUBSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft

This 1978 Piper Super Cub (HB-PDL) presents as a well-maintained VFR aircraft with specialized glider towing capabilities, showing 6,823 total hours on airframe. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A3A-C engine (4,588 hours total time, 1,524 hours since 2007 overhaul) paired with a Hoffmann HO 4/27HM-170 propeller (2,759 hours), the aircraft benefits from a 180 hp Mecanair SA conversion and carries useful STCs including auto fuel approval (SE2563CE). The STOL-equipped Cub features Cleveland disc brakes, nose silencer springs, and a Tost glider tow hook, making it purpose-built for its current club operations in Switzerland.

The aircraft's fabric exterior (white with red accents) shows some wear but remains in acceptable condition, while the original 1978 black interior retains its two-seat configuration. Avionics include a Trig COM radio with 760 channels (8.33 kHz spacing) and a Flarm traffic detection system with visual indicator. Recent maintenance includes an annual inspection completed December 2023 and FOCA permit renewal in March 2024. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,750.47 lbs and noise levels measuring 61.4 dB(A), this Super Cub offers complete logs and documented history for its specialized mission profile.