1978 Piper Super CUBSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1978 Piper Super Cub (HB-PDL) is a well-maintained STOL-capable aircraft with 6,823 total hours on the airframe, currently based in Switzerland and primarily used for glider towing operations. 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), it features a 180 hp Mecanair SA conversion and holds an auto fuel STC (SE2563CE). The aircraft is equipped with practical modifications including Cleveland disc brakes, nose silencer springs, and a Tost glider tow hook.
The VFR-configured panel includes a Trig COM radio with 760...
- Year
- 1978
- Make
- Piper
- Series
- Super CUB
- Model
- Super CUB
- Tail #
- HB-PDL
- Serial #
- 18-7903016
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Utility, Recreational
- 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 rernewed: 21/03/20247
Avionics
Comms
Trig COM - COM, 760 Channels, 8.33 kHz
Traffic
Flarm Traffic Detection System - with View Indicator
Additional Equipment
Glider Tow Hook
Tost glider tow hook
Nose Silencer
Shock Absorbers
Springs shock absorbers
Disc Brakes
Cleveland disc brakes
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-C
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hoffmann HO 4/27HM-170 118
Asking Price
$93,598
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 5, 2025: $93,598(-$1,895) - controller
Jul 3, 2025: $95,493(+$909) - controller
Jun 27, 2025: $94,584(+$2,085) - controller
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Asking Price
$93,598
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 5, 2025: $93,598(-$1,895) - controller
Jul 3, 2025: $95,493(+$909) - controller
Jun 27, 2025: $94,584(+$2,085) - controller
+29 more price changes
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Asking Price
$93,598