The Piper Cub (ICAO type J2) is an aircraft of United States origin. It has a maximum take-off weight of 500 kg. It offers a maximum range of 200 nm, a service ceiling of 12,000 ft and seating for up to 2 across its variants.
Piper Cub
Fleet & certification
- Built
- 115
- Active
- 115
- Origin
- United States
Comparable listings
2 for sale right now
Per-variant specifications
The FAA paperwork
TCDS ATC 455
The FAA-issued Type Certificate for this model is on file (TCDS ATC 455), but we haven't yet extracted the structured spec values.
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Piper Cub market & fleet intelligence
Registry, flight-tracking and market data on the Piper Cub fleet — updated daily.
91 yearsmedian age
Of the 19 registered Piper Cub with a known build year (17% of the 115 we track), the median age is 91 years.
1changed registration in 12 months
1 of the 115 registered Piper Cub we track changed registration in the last 12 months (1% of the fleet), across 1 registration event. Registration changes include ownership transfers, re-registrations and address updates — not all are sales.
2Piper Cub listed for sale
Asking prices from $15K to $190K, typically $39K–$111K — based on 13 USD asking prices on Sprinkle, not an appraisal.
Piper Cub manuals & documents
26 documents for the Piper Cub — Pilot's Operating Handbook · Checklist · Maintenance Manual · Systems Description · Parts Catalog · Weight & Balance · Specifications · Other Documents · Model Guide · Airworthiness Directives · Service Bulletins · Supplemental Type Certificate · Type Certificate. PDFs served from cdn.sprinkle.com.
This document is a service manual for the Piper PA-24 Comanche series, specifically detailing the PA-24-180, PA-24-250, PA-24-260, PA-24-260 Turbo, and PA-24-400 models. It provides comprehensive maintenance and servicing instructions, including troubleshooting, component removal and installation, and system inspections. The manual is intended for use by qualified personnel and covers various systems of the aircraft, ensuring safe and effective operation. The information is organized into sections that address different aspects of the aircraft, including handling, servicing, and technical specifications.
- The PA-24-260 has a maximum horsepower of 260, requiring 91/96 octane fuel.
- The aircraft features a low-wing monoplane design with all-metal construction.
- The fuel system includes two fuel cells and two electric auxiliary pumps for reliable operation.
- Landing gear is electrically operated and includes a tricycle configuration.
- The manual emphasizes the importance of qualified personnel performing maintenance and servicing.
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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.
Pilot's Operating Handbook
Systems Description
Parts Catalog
Weight & Balance
Specifications
Other Documents
Airworthiness Directives
Service Bulletins
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN SB710020169 pages · 353 KB · via www.clevelandwheelandbrake.com
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS BULLETIN Piper PA24-260 Comanche Engine Alternate Air Systems20153 pages · 42 KB · via www.casa.gov.au
- ReadAIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE AD/PA-24/44 Amdt 120022 pages · 167 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
- ReadSERVICE BULLETIN Propellers Blade Angle Adjustment HC-SB-61-23619983 pages · 38 KB · via hartzellprop.com
- ReadSCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES19751 pages · 11 KB · via services.casa.gov.au
Supplemental Type Certificate
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What is the range of the Piper Cub?
The Piper Cub has a maximum range of 200 nautical miles across variants.
How many people can the Piper Cub carry?
The Piper Cub seats up to 2 across its variants.
What is the MTOW of the Piper Cub?
The Piper Cub's maximum take-off weight is 500 kg.
What is the ICAO type designator for the Piper Cub?
The Piper Cub's ICAO type designator is J2.
How many Piper Cub aircraft are registered worldwide?
Sprinkle tracks 115 registered Piper Cub airframes worldwide.
Registered Cub aircraft
Individual Cub airframes by tail number — registration history, operator and lineage.
- N418LJ· 2023
- N475AP· 2018
- N22NK· 2017
- N541PG· 2015
- N394CN· 2010
- C-IIIR· 2009
- C-RGP· 1961
- C-RBX· 1961
- N15356· 1935
- N15333· 1935
- N11785· 1935
- N15676· 1935
- N15009· 1935
- N10547· 1935
- N42319· 1934
- N13179· 1933
- N13146· 1932
- N12628· 1932
- N12627· 1931
- D-EJFA
- G-BLPE
- G-AYPM
- N30EX
- N17670