1939 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1939 PIPER J3C-65 • $79,000 • AVAILABLE FOR SALE • TTAF:3754, SMOH:200, Engine Converted To C-85-8, Fabric And Paint In Good Condition, Annual Due 02/2027, NKDH, Hangared.
Engine
1939 PIPER J3C-65 $79,000 AVAILABLE FOR SALE TTAF:3754, SMOH:200, Engine Converted To C-85-8, Fabric And Paint In Good Condition, Annual Due 02/2027, NKDH, Hangared.
Interior
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Exterior
In Good Condition, Annual Due 02/2027, NKDH, Hangared.
Inspection
Annual 02/2027
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Karlsson Aviation
trade-a-plane.com
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$79,000
|
Greenwood, SC | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active | |
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Karlsson Aviation
hangar67.com
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$59,000
$69,000
|
Greenwood, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
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Karlsson Aviation
aircraftdealer.com
|
$59,000
$69,000
|
Greenville, SC | Mar 15, 2026 | 1 days | Active | |
|
Listing Source
globalplanesearch.com
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$59,000
|
Rock Hill, SC | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1939 Piper J-3 Cub (N26074) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,754 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,723 to $99,762. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $79,000.
The J-3 Cub cruises at 65 kts (120 km/h) with a range of 191 nm (354 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 11,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 4 GPH (15 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $25/hr in fuel alone.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper J-3 Cub — Model Specs
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
DAVENPORT AVIATION INC
Registration Address
WILMINGTON, DE
Certificate Issued
2009-10-06
Airworthiness
1972-09-19
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB database checked for N26074.
Price History
Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $57,750–$63,900.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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