PIPER Super Cub Price and Operating Costs

Specifications
The PIPER Super Cub, manufactured from 1949 - 1994, requires a 1 person crew and can transport up to 1 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 19,000', a normal cruise speed of 100 KTS/115 MPH, and a 332 NM/381 SM seats-full range. The PIPER Super Cub has a 487' balanced field length and 950' landing distance. The cabin measures 03'07" high, 02'01" wide, and 07'03" long. It has a total baggage capacity of 18.00 ft^3; 18.00 ft^3 being internal and 00.00 ft^3 being external.

Pricing
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned PIPER Super Cub is $78,000.00. A $39,000.00 loan over 120 months including $162.5 per month in interest equates to a $1,955.60 per-period payment. Based on 450 annual owner-operated hours and $5.00-per-gallon fuel cost, the PIPER Super Cub has total variable costs of $44,100.00, total fixed costs of $61,815.00, and an annual budget of $105,915.00. This breaks down to $235.37 per hour.