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What a CubCrafters XCub costs, how far it flies, and what it costs to keep

PlaneFox tracks 7 CubCrafters XCub 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 far can a CubCrafters XCub fly?

A CubCrafters XCub flies about 695 nm, roughly 1,287 km, which is about 5 h 31 min in still air at typical cruise.

What does a CubCrafters XCub cost to own?

A CubCrafters XCub costs about EUR 1,644 a month to run, or about EUR 166 for every flight hour when it is flown 150 hours a year.

More questions about the CubCrafters XCub

How much does a CubCrafters XCub cost?
Used CubCrafters XCub prices vary depending on year of manufacture, airframe hours, avionics and overall condition. Browse the current CubCrafters XCub listings on PlaneFox to see real-time asking prices from European brokers and private sellers.
What is the price range for a used CubCrafters XCub?
CubCrafters XCub prices depend heavily on year, airframe hours, engine time since overhaul and equipment level. Check the live CubCrafters XCub listings on PlaneFox to see the current asking-price range from brokers and private sellers.
How many CubCrafters XCub aircraft are for sale right now?
PlaneFox lists 7 CubCrafters XCub 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 XCub for sale?
Every CubCrafters XCub PlaneFox can see is on this page — 7 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 XCub?
On a used CubCrafters XCub, 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 XCub

Aircraft overview

The CubCrafters XCub is a factory built, FAA certified light aircraft from CubCrafters of Yakima, Washington. The type was introduced in 2016 as a modern Part 23 tailwheel aircraft for personal flying, utility work and short field operations. It sits above CubCrafters experimental and light sport models, with higher gross weight, certified production and a more contemporary structure, systems package and interior. For buyers, the XCub matters because it combines classic tandem seating and low speed handling with certified aircraft documentation and support.

Performance & specifications

The XCub is powered by the Lycoming CC363i, a fuel injected four cylinder engine rated at 186 hp. Published figures vary with propeller, tire size and configuration, but typical cruise performance is about 120 to 130 knots. Range is commonly quoted at up to about 800 statute miles with standard fuel planning assumptions. Maximum takeoff weight is 2,300 lb, with useful load often around 1,000 lb depending on equipment. Service ceiling is published at 14,000 feet. The aircraft is valued for short takeoff and landing capability, but buyers should compare actual logbook weights and installed equipment rather than relying only on brochure figures.

Cabin & avionics

The XCub has two seats in tandem, with the pilot normally in the front seat and a second occupant behind. The cabin is simple but more refined than a traditional Cub, with improved visibility, baggage space behind the rear seat and options for utility interiors. Most examples use Garmin based glass avionics rather than Garmin Perspective or G1000 systems. Typical equipment includes Garmin G3X Touch displays, digital engine monitoring, transponder, ADS-B equipment and optional autopilot or IFR capable navigation equipment, depending on the year and configuration.

Buying & value

Used XCub aircraft usually occupy the upper end of the two seat bush and recreational aircraft market, priced above many legacy Super Cub types and below larger certified utility aircraft. Important inspection points include total time, propeller and engine history, landing gear condition, fabric and finish condition, tire and brake setup, avionics status, damage history and any operation from rough strips or floats. Common value drivers include Garmin panel specification, autopilot, extended baggage, interior fit, paint condition, tundra tires, seaplane provisions and propeller choice. Buyers should distinguish the XCub from the NXCub, which uses a nosewheel layout, and from CubCrafters Carbon Cub models, which are separate product lines with different certification and operating profiles.

7 CubCrafters XCub aircraft are for sale on PlaneFox today.

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