Over 20+ CubCrafters Carbon Cub for Sale – Used Planes

PlaneFox tracks 21 CubCrafters Carbon Cub aircraft for sale and re-reads every one of them from the broker and dealer sites it watches, so the figures below move when the market moves. Every number on this page is measured from those live listings, not taken from a published price guide.

How much does a CubCrafters Carbon Cub cost?

There are 21 CubCrafters Carbon Cub listings on PlaneFox right now, 7 of them priced. They ask between EUR 166,000 and EUR 300,000, with a median of EUR 237,000.

How far can a CubCrafters Carbon Cub fly?

A CubCrafters Carbon Cub flies about 765 nm, roughly 1,417 km, which is about 7 h 58 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a CubCrafters Carbon Cub cost to own?

A CubCrafters Carbon Cub costs about EUR 3,298 a month to own and fly: EUR 1,544 to run it, plus EUR 1,753 for a loan over 15 years on the median asking price here, EUR 236,783. Flown 150 hours a year, that is about EUR 152 for every flight hour.

More questions about the CubCrafters Carbon Cub

How much does a CubCrafters Carbon Cub cost?

The median asking price for a CubCrafters Carbon Cub on PlaneFox is EUR 237,000, measured across the CubCrafters Carbon Cub listings on the site today. Prices run from EUR 166,000 for older, higher-time airframes up to EUR 300,000 for newer, low-time aircraft. Year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and condition account for most of that spread.

What is the price range for a used CubCrafters Carbon Cub?

CubCrafters Carbon Cub aircraft listed on PlaneFox range from EUR 166,000 to EUR 300,000, with a median asking price of EUR 237,000. Late model years with low airframe hours and a modern glass panel sit at the top of that range; early airframes with high hours and analogue instruments sit at the bottom.

How many CubCrafters Carbon Cub aircraft are for sale right now?

PlaneFox lists 21 CubCrafters Carbon Cub aircraft for sale right now, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it watches. The count moves through the week as those sources are re-read. Because PlaneFox reads the same listings repeatedly over time, it also shows which have cut their asking price and which have sold.

Where can I find a CubCrafters Carbon Cub for sale?

Every CubCrafters Carbon Cub PlaneFox can see is on this page — 21 of them, gathered from the broker and dealer sites it re-reads continuously. Each listing links straight through to the seller.

What should I check when buying a used CubCrafters Carbon Cub?

On a used CubCrafters Carbon Cub, check airframe hours, engine time since overhaul, avionics generation and damage history before anything else. PlaneFox recommends a pre-purchase inspection by an EASA Part-145 shop that knows the type, which typically costs EUR 1,500 to EUR 3,500. Under 1,500 airframe hours is low-time and above 3,500 means budgeting for higher maintenance; most piston engines run a 2,000-hour TBO, so past 1,500 to 1,700 hours since overhaul expect the overhaul within one to three years at EUR 25,000 to EUR 45,000. Read the full logbook history for prop strikes, gear-up landings and structural repair, and confirm ADs and SBs are complied with.

About the CubCrafters Carbon Cub

Aircraft overview

The CubCrafters Carbon Cub is a two-seat, high-wing tailwheel aircraft developed by CubCrafters of Yakima, Washington, for sport, utility and backcountry flying. The Carbon Cub SS entered the market in the late 2000s, with related factory-built and kit versions following, and the line remains in production. Its significance is in combining a traditional Cub layout with extensive carbon-fiber components, modern systems and a high power-to-weight ratio. Compared with legacy Piper Cub-derived aircraft, the Carbon Cub was designed from the start for short-field operations, low-speed control authority and light weight.

Performance & specifications

Typical Carbon Cub SS figures include cruise speeds around 95 to 110 knots depending on tires, propeller, loading and rigging. Range is commonly quoted at about 450 statute miles with standard fuel planning, and the service ceiling is published at 14,000 feet. The Light Sport version has a maximum gross weight of 1,320 lb, with useful load varying by equipment, often in the low to mid 400 lb range. Power is supplied by CubCrafters’ CC340 engine, a four-cylinder, air-cooled engine rated at 180 hp for takeoff in the SS configuration. Larger Carbon Cub variants, such as the EX-3 and FX-3, use different certification and weight categories, so performance and payload should be checked by exact model and serial number.

Cabin & avionics

The Carbon Cub has tandem seating, dual controls in many examples and a cabin focused on visibility, ventilation and simple utility rather than executive comfort. Doors and windows are often configured for open-air operation in appropriate conditions, a common feature for observation and backcountry use. Avionics vary widely. Early and lightweight examples may have basic VFR instruments, a comm radio, transponder and portable GPS. Later or upgraded aircraft often carry Garmin G3X Touch or Dynon SkyView displays, ADS-B equipment, engine monitoring and panel-mounted navigation. Garmin G1000 and Garmin Perspective are not typical Carbon Cub installations.

Buying & value

Buyers should verify the exact variant, factory-built or kit-built status, engine time, propeller type, empty weight, landing gear configuration and compliance with Light Sport limits where applicable. Inspect fabric condition, landing gear, tailwheel assembly, wing struts, brakes and evidence of hard off-airport use. Common upgrades include tundra tires, extended baggage, upgraded shocks, composite propellers, improved lighting and modern glass-panel avionics. In the used market, the Carbon Cub usually sits above older Cub-type aircraft and many basic Light Sport taildraggers, reflecting its performance and relatively recent production. Current PlaneFox listing data shows an average asking price around EUR 237,000, with observed asking prices from EUR 166,000 to EUR 300,000.

21 CubCrafters Carbon Cub aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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