2017 Experimental Super Cub - N618PM
Interested parties can contact Mike Piccirilli at (314) 705-9250 or mike.piccirilli@wingsofhope.ngo
Summary
This Super Cub homebuilt is a unique and inexpensive way to own a relatively new Super Cub with only 80 TT, 444 SMOH and a Useful Load over 750 lbs. It is configured as an early model PA-18-135, with the Lycoming O-290 engine, but with wooden spar, ribs, and no flaps. It’s loaded with modern features; Left and Right clam-shell doors, Seaplane fuselage fitting (lift, floats and rigging), aft fuselage baggage area, 4 point Shoulder Harnesses, 36 gal fuel, tilt away engine mount, skylight, Flight Line 760 radio, Transponder, encoder, intercom, Spring Shocks (no shock cords), built in storage areas in the forward right and Left sidewalls, 60 Amp alternator, Sky-Tec Starter, Left E-mag, Nav & Taxi Lights, Fiberglass wingtips, and Odyssey battery!
It was built in Iowa, and the builder flew it for 6 years in which he completed the Phase I fly-off period. Unfortunately, the builder passed away, and his estate removed the wings and sold it as a project. The subsequent buyer, an A&P from Minnesota, reassembled the plane over the Winter of 2024, and then donated it to us in late 2025, because he was relocating to AZ
Please look at the Photo Builders Log (about 100 photos), detailed engine history in the logbook summary, logbook scans and current photos.
Additional Equipment Installed/Information
- Experimental Piper Super Cub
- Builder Log Photos and cryptic calendar book documented Builder’s Log
- Builder personal pilot logbook showing N618PM flights (see Flight Summary)
- Builder aircraft logbook of individual flights (see Flight Summary)
- Engine records back to 1953 and current Log Books
- Left and Right Clam Shell Doors
- Skylight
- 4 point Shoulder Harnesses, Front & Rear
- Wings: Wooden Spars and Ribs (Wag Aero?), No Flaps
- Electrical Elevator Trim
- Heel Brakes
- Seaplane Lift Rings, Float and rigging fittings on Fuselage Frame
- Swing-Away engine mount
- 60 AMP Alternator
- Sky-Tec Starter
- E-Mag Electronic Ignition (Right Mag)
- Right forward recessed document storage
- Left forward storage tray
- Nav and Taxi Lights
- External Baggage Area – 10 lb capacity (Aluminum)
- Fiberglass Wing Tips
- New Odyssey Battery under Front Seats
- Wing Inspection Plates not yet Cut Out
Exterior: Cub Yellow with Black Stripes
Interior: Grey Cloth Seating with Black Vinyl backs
Airframe
- Manufacturer: Del Reiff
- Type: Experimental Super Cub
- Model Year: 2017
- Aircraft Model: Little Guy
- Serial Number: 001-716
- Total Airframe Time: 78.8
- Tach Time: 78.8
Inspection Status
- Date Last Condition Inspection: 8/18/25
Engine
- Type/Model: O-290-11 (military designation of the O-290-D)
- Engine Serial Number: 1751-21
- Manufacturer: Lycoming
- Engine Total Time: 2299.8
- Time SMOH: 444.8 ( O/H date: 8/29/51)
- HP: 130 @ 2800 RPM (5 Min), 125 @ 2600 ROM
- TBO: 2000
Propeller
- Manufacturer: Sensenich
- Model: 76AM6-2-46 (Metal), 74-46
- Propeller Time Since New: Unknown
Avionics
| Unit | Manufacturer | Model | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMM | Flight Line | 760 | |
| Transponder | King | KY-96A | |
| Intercom | Sigtronics | Sport 200 | |
| ELT | Emergency Beacon Corp. | ||
| GPS | GEO Pilot | AV Map |
Weight and Balance Data
| Basic Empty Weight | 986 |
| Max Seat Capacity | 2 |
| Useful Load | 764 |
| Gross Weight | 1,750 |
| Empty Weight CG | 76.39 (from spinner tip) |
* (Refer to Wt. & Balance Record)
Total Fuel Capacity: 36 Gallons
Best attempt has been made to reflect accurate information. Subject to verification by the buyer.
