This 1988 Piper PA-18 Super Cub (N789JP) presents as a remarkably preserved example with only 189 total hours since new, having spent most of its life in private collections. The aircraft underwent a comprehensive restoration after wind damage early in its life, with no expense spared, and features a 150 HP engine that received complete disassembly and inspection after a prop strike at 89 hours - including crank replacement, cylinder overhauls, and all new bearings. The engine compartment shows exceptionally clean condition with 72/80 compression and recent corrosion inspection at its July 2026-due annual.
The airframe maintains a like-new appearance with 1994 Cub yellow paint and original 1988 black interior, complemented by Demmers droop wing tips, VGs, metal flight surfaces, and clear glass throughout. Avionics include a King KX165 nav/com and KT76A transponder with an encoding altimeter, though the seller offers a $2,500 allowance for ADS-B compliance. Notable features include tundra tires (uninstalled), oil filter system, shoulder harnesses, and always being hangared when not in use. The aircraft comes with complete documentation of its limited use history and restoration work, presenting as what the seller describes as "a 9 airplane in and out."
Asking Price
$165,000
Middletown, OH, USA
May 22, 2025: $165,000 - trade-a-plane
Comms
King KX165
transponder
King KT76A
Audio
PM1000 - intercom
altimeter
encoding altimeter
Exhaust System
Engine, exhaust, accessories and engine compartment clean as new
Tires
tundra tires on hubs not installed, new tires
Battery
new battery
Glass
excellent glass, clear glass
Harness
shoulder harness front and rear
Tow Bars
Tie Down Kit
Asking Price
$165,000
Middletown, OH, USA
May 22, 2025: $165,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$165,000