Piper PA-18 Technical Documentation

The Super Cub Drawing Collection

1,075 original Piper PA-18 Super Cub factory drawings — every blueprint you need to build or restore a Super Cub from scratch. Available on Memory Stick or Digital Download, with the PA-18 L21 Manual and Parts Catalog included.

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Piper PA-18 Super Cub on the ramp — the aircraft documented in our 1,075 drawing collection
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Super Cub Coverage
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L21
Manual Included
About the Collection

Built for Builders & Restorers

Over years of hands-on work with the PA-18 airframe, we compiled the most extensive collection of Piper PA-18 Super Cub drawings available anywhere. These 1,075 original factory drawings have been carefully digitized into clear, readable PDFs — covering every assembly, sub-assembly, and individual part of the PA-18 airframe.

Whether you're restoring a classic PA-18 or working from raw materials, these are the original drawings that Piper used to manufacture the airplane — an invaluable reference for any Super Cub project.

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Complete Airframe Coverage

Fuselage, wings, empennage, control surfaces, landing gear, interior — every component documented in detail.

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Original Factory Drawings

Digitized from original Piper engineering drawings. Updated for clarity and readability while preserving all specifications.

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Trusted by the Community

Recommended by builders on supercub.org and used by restorers across the country.

What You Get

PA-18 Super Cub Documentation

Core Collection

1,075 Digital Drawings

The full set of Piper PA-18 Super Cub factory drawings in high-resolution PDF format. Delivered digitally on Memory Stick or as an instant download, viewable on any device.

Reference Manual

PA-18 L21 Erection & Maintenance Manual

Digital copy of the official military technical manual for the L21 (military designation of the PA-18). Procedures for assembly, inspection, maintenance, and repair.

Parts Reference

PA-18 Parts Catalog

Digital parts catalog in PDF with part numbers, descriptions, and exploded diagrams. Essential for sourcing components and understanding assemblies.

Also Available

Plotted Fuselage Blueprint

Large-format printed fuselage diagram available as a separate purchase for easy workshop reference. Sold separately in our online store.

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Free Downloads

Sample PA-18 Super Cub Drawings

Download these sample drawings from the collection to see the quality and detail for yourself. Each PDF is a high-resolution scan of an original Piper factory drawing, clear enough to read every dimension and specification. These are representative samples from the full set of 1,075 drawings.

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Front Floor Board
185 KB
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Tail Wheel Spring Clamp
43 KB
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Stop Installation — Torque Tube
119 KB
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Lower Elevator Horn Link
45 KB
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Stabilizer Support & Elevator
217 KB
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Full Drawing Index (All 1,075)
40 KB

Like what you see? The complete collection of 1,075 drawings is available on Memory Stick or Digital Download from our online store.

Bonus Tool

PA-18 Color Scheme Template

Planning your paint scheme? Download our PA-18 line drawing template — print it out and experiment with colors on paper before committing at the paint shop.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The complete collection contains 1,075 Piper PA-18 Super Cub drawings covering every aspect of the airframe — fuselage, wings, empennage, control surfaces, landing gear, interior, and all sub-assemblies. You can download the full index to see every drawing listed.
All 1,075 drawings are provided in PDF format, viewable on any computer, tablet, or phone. They are high-resolution scans of original Piper factory drawings, updated for clarity and easy reading. No special software is required beyond a standard PDF reader.
The drawings are an invaluable reference for PA-18 restoration projects, parts fabrication, and understanding the Super Cub airframe in detail. Combined with the included PA-18 L21 Erection and Maintenance Manual and Parts Catalog, they provide comprehensive technical documentation for any Super Cub project. Many builders in the supercub.org community have used these drawings as reference material.
You can choose between a physical Memory Stick shipped to your address or an instant Digital Download. Both options include all 1,075 drawings, the PA-18 L21 Manual, and the Parts Catalog in PDF format.
The package includes the PA-18 L21 Erection and Maintenance Manual (complete assembly, inspection, and maintenance procedures) and the PA-18 Parts Catalog (with part numbers and exploded diagrams). A large plotted fuselage blueprint is also available separately for easy workshop reference.
Yes, these are digitized versions of the original Piper engineering drawings used to manufacture the PA-18 Super Cub. They have been carefully scanned and enhanced for readability while preserving all original dimensions, specifications, and engineering notes.
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