1941 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
This project is a set of Piper Cub factory parts originally sold as NC35532, a J-3F-65 built Feb 20, 1941. The serial number was 6437. I have owned this project for about 35 years. The intention was to restore it with my kids as they grew up so they could learn to fly in it. However, turns out kids are busy people! Now that I'm retired I find I don't fit into a J-3 very well, so it needs a new home. It has been stored in my insulated, climate controlled hangar since it arrived, and was in a series of hangars before then. Included are two sets of wings, one standard one clipped with an aluminum spar, along with many additional control surfaces and parts which are pictured separately. While in the possession of a previous owner, the airworthiness certificate was transferred to someone else, who used it to build up a different airframe. I have been told by FAA people that this one may be rebuilt and submitted to them for a new airworthiness certificate. I leave that paperwork to the new owner. Please see the following web page to see all the parts.
Engine
Engine mount included
Interior
Project for restoration
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Keith Peterson
trade-a-plane.com
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$7,500
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Hampshire, IL | Mar 20, 2026 | 119 days | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub is a 2-seat single engine piston . 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 below the market average at $7,500.
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.
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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Location & Ownership
Title Status
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