1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser for sale

1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$24,500
Engine SMOH 463 hrs
Serial # 5-23
Reg # N27072
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

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Description

For Sale: Classic 1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser. Experience vintage flight with this beautifully maintained 1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser, perfect for enthusiasts and collectors. Aircraft Details: Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser Continental A C75 Series (75 hp). This classic beauty's first flight was flown by H. Piper, adding to its unique history. It features a reliable engine and a spacious three-seat configuration, ideal for leisurely flights. A fresh annual inspection will be included. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of aviation history! Contact us for more details and to schedule a viewing. Here are the details of the aircraft: - **Engine:** A75-8, overhauled in 1988 - **Time Since Major Overhaul (TSMOH):** 463.8 hours - **Propeller:** Overhauled in 2015 - **Time Since Major Overhaul (TSMOH):** 79.2 hours - **Airframe:** Recovered in 1988 with Ceconite - **Total Time Airframe (TTAF):** 3,325.2 hours - **Fuel Tanks:** Single right-hand fuel tank

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Heidi Strain
trade-a-plane.com
$24,500

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About This Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser

This 1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser (N27072) is a single engine piston . This aircraft is listed at the market average at $24,500.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

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Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
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Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N27072.

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