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PiperSingle-engine piston · Bemidji, Minnesota, USA

1957 Piper Super Cub

Price
$349,900
Year
1957
Total time
50 hours
Location
United States

Specifications

General

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
SUPER CUB
Serial Number
18-5463
Registration #
N57WS
Condition
Used
Flight Rules
VFR
Based at
BJI

Airframe

Total time
50
  • 1957 Piper Super Cub
  • 50 SNEW
  • Basic Empty Weight = 1,205 lbs.

Engine

Engine 1 Make/Model
LYCOMING
Engine 1 Time
50 SNEW
Engine TBO
2000
  • LYCOMING O-360, 180 HP
  • 50 SNEW

Propeller

Prop Manufacturer
MCCAULEY
Number of Blades
2
Blade Composition
Aluminum
  • McCauley 2-Blade Aluminum Propeller
  • 50 SNEW

Avionics

Flight Deck Manufacturer/Model
GARMIN G3X TOUCH
ADS-B Equipped
Yes
WAAS
Yes
SVT
Yes
Active Traffic
Yes
Terrain Warning System
Yes
Engine Monitor
Yes
  • G3X 10.6" Touch
  • GDU460 GPS Display
  • G3X Touch Install Kit
  • GPS Antenna BNC
  • GTR-20 Remote Comm
  • 4 Cyl-CHT/EGT, FF, Oil P, Oil
  • Oil Pressor, 150 PSIG
  • FT-60 Fuel Flow
  • Oil Temperature Sensor
  • GAD-27 Adapter
  • GMA-245R MKR
  • GSB-15 Type A/C
  • G3X Touch LRU Kit
  • GA-35 WAAS GPS Antenna
  • GEA-24 with probes and xduce
  • GTX-345R XPDR w/GPS
  • GSU-25D Air Data Computer
  • GTP-59 OAT Probe
  • GMU-11 Remote Magnetometer
  • PSTOLS Flaps

Equipment

Float Type
Straight
  • 2000# Wing kit & 16 ribs
  • New Cub Den Fuselage - Previous Fuselage had 3200 TTSN, only dataplate remains
  • PSTOLS from Alaska Gear Company
  • Acme shocks front and Stinger tailwheel
  • Aluminum Wing Struts
  • 3" Extended Gear
  • 2000 lbs gross weight increase by Wipline
  • Scott 3200 Tailwheel with Stinger Acme shock
  • New 31" Bushwheels
  • Oversized Rudder & Elevators for better control for STOL
  • Atlee Dodge Extended Baggage
  • Atlee Dodge Steps
  • Whelen LEDs all around
  • Weld On Float Fittings
  • Inertia Reel Front Belt
  • Underseat Storage
  • ALL STCs and 337s

Interior

Year Interior
2024
Number of Seats
2

Premium Leather Seats by Sport Aircraft Seats

Exterior

Year Painted
2024

Oratex with Black Paint Scheme

Maintenance

Maintenance
Condition Inspection Completed July 2026

Description

N57WS is a beautiful certified Super Cub that combines classic backcountry capability with a long list of modern avionics and performance upgrades. With just 50 hours since a full rebuild, this Super Cub is built to be flown, with the equipment and enhancements to make it even more capable in the air and on the ground. Nicknamed “Black Beauty” from its upgraded avionics suite to its performance-focused modifications, N57WS offers a level of capability that is hard to find in a certified Super Cub.

Whether you are looking for a capable backcountry airplane, a versatile weekend aircraft, or simply a well-equipped Super Cub, N57WS deserves a close look.

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