Description:
This fully restored, 180 hp Super Cub is a CubCrafters showpiece—rebuilt from the ground up by Jim Richmond himself. Formerly featured at Oshkosh and on the cover of Plane & Pilot magazine, it represents one of the finest examples of the iconic Super Cub. Pristine condition with modern upgrades, full documentation, and Arizona-based since its rebuild.
📍 Located: Phoenix, AZ • Contact: (480) 980-9846 • Partner 91 Arizona Aircraft
✈️ Key Highlights
• Total Time: 2,490 hrs
• Engine: Lycoming O-360-C2E, 180 hp – 480 SMOH
• Propeller: Sensenich 76EM8-0-52 – 480 SNEW
• Useful Load: 457 lbs
• Rebuild: Ground-up by CubCrafters (Jim Richmond)
• History: Displayed at Oshkosh and featured on Plane & Pilot (Dec. 2001)
• Condition: Immaculate; dry-climate based since restoration (no corrosion)
• Flight Rules: BTH
• Seats: 2 (plus 3rd seat mod in baggage area)
📡 Avionics & Instruments
• Garmin GNS 430 COM/GPS
• Garmin GTX-330 Transponder
• Terra TM23 Marker Beacon Receiver
• PS Engineering PM2000 Intercom
• EI Fuel Computer + SC-5 Clock/Timer
• EGT/CHT Gauges, Carb Air Temp
• Oil Chip Detector, Water-in-Fuel Detector
• 406 MHz ELT, Heated Pitot
• AeroLED landing/taxi lights, 3-light strobe system
• Stall Warning System
⚙️ Modifications & Equipment
• Inertial reel shoulder harness (front) & 4-point harnesses
• Extended baggage compartment & folding front seat
• 3rd seat mod (baggage area seating)
• Gap seals (rudder/elevator)
• Flaps extended inboard 4.5″
• Ailerons extended outboard 20″
• Univair HD struts
• CubCrafters fiberglass engine cowl
• Prepped for Top Cub STOL kit (removed; parts retained)
• Schweizer tow hook (never used for banner tow)
