1941 Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
$40K. TTAF-3159h. Engine C-85-12F TSMOH- 669h. Aircraft log since 1944. Ground up restoration 2022. Polyfiber fabric and paint. Becker radio. Electric starter. Hangared. 4 gal per hour! Annual : July 2025 Located KMYF San Diego CA. Will take trade in. (Project plane or..? ) Call Leon
Engine
Engine C-85-12F TSMOH- 669h.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Leon Nevarrow
barnstormers.com
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Price on request
|
Spring Valley, CA | Mar 17, 2026 | 132 days | Active |
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About This Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser
This 1941 Piper J-5 Cub Cruiser is a 3-seat single engine piston . There are currently 2 J-5 Cub Cruiser aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $84,500 to $84,500.
The J-5 Cub Cruiser cruises at 75 kts (139 km/h) with a range of 300 nm (556 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 12,000 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 5 GPH (19 L/h), which at current 100LL avgas prices (~$6.20/gal) means approximately $31/hr in fuel alone.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Title Status
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