1978 Piper Super CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
This 1978 Piper Super Cub, registered as HB-PDL, is a VFR-only club glider towing aircraft based at Montrichet, Switzerland, with an airframe total time of 6,823 hours. It has a Maximum Takeoff Mass (MTOM) of 794 kg (1,750.47 lb) and a noise level of 61.4 dB(A) per ICAO Annex 16, Chapter 10. The aircraft is equipped with a STOL kit, Cleveland disc brakes, a Tost glider tow hook, and an Auto Fuel STC (SE2563CE). Other modifications include a 180 hp Mecanair SA conversion, a nose silencer, and spring shock absorbers.
The Lycoming O-360-A3A engine (serial L-26731-36A, 180 HP) has a total time of 4,588 hours since new and 1,524 hours since a...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Training, 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
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection 12/2023 FOCA Permit renewed: 21/03/2024
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
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
- Engine Power
- 180 HP
- Propeller Model
- Hoffmann 4 bladed wood/composite HO 4/27HM-170 118
Asking Price
$82,023
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 27, 2026: $82,023(-$1,659) - controller
May 16, 2026: $83,682(-$938) - controller
May 7, 2026: $84,620(+$189) - controller
+45 more price changes
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Asking Price
$82,023
Aircraft Location
Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jun 27, 2026: $82,023(-$1,659) - controller
May 16, 2026: $83,682(-$938) - controller
May 7, 2026: $84,620(+$189) - controller
+45 more price changes
Contact Seller
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$82,023