The PA-18 Super Cub is a foundational light utility aircraft developed by Piper Aircraft, succeeding models like the J-3 Cub and PA-11 Cub Special. First introduced in 1949, production continued from 1949 to 1983, and then resumed briefly from 1988 to 1994, resulting in over 10,000 units built, primarily in Lock Haven, PA. Piper Aircraft Corporation itself was established by William T. Piper in 1937, with the original Piper Cub being one of its earliest and most iconic achievements, setting the stage for a long history of manufacturing practical and reliable aircraft.
For maintenance around the PA-18, a variety of platforms and access solutions address needs across the aircraft. Reach Deck Platforms and Modular Stepover Platforms offer access for General Access (AF-BF) and can support work on the Forward Fuselage, including Cabin Access and Lighting Systems, and the Middle Fuselage/Wing Box Area for Cabin Interior and Emergency Exit access.
The Super Trestle Scaffold, Ultraraise, and Easyraise provide variable height access that is paramount for the Wing & Engine Pylon section, specifically for Engine Inlet/Exhaust, Engine Body, and Undercowl maintenance. These sturdy stands and platforms are also highly relevant to the Tail Section (Empennage) for Vertical Stabiliser, Horizontal Stabiliser, and Rudder work.
Products like the Super Service Stand, Super Maintenance Platform, A Frame Aviation Platform, and Platform Ladder Warthog offer ideal solutions for precise work across the entire aircraft. These platforms facilitate detailed maintenance on the Nose Section (Windshield & Cockpit, Nose Avionics), Landing Gear (Main Landing Gear), and AFT Fuselage (Rear Avionics and AFT Cabin Doors). The Aviation Chock and Cone Trolley secures the aircraft during these crucial maintenance activities.
