1941 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Airframe = 3,620 TTSN Continental A-65 = 1520 SMOH and 14 STOH McCauley Metal Prop = 1700 SNEW Fresh full restoration Fresh top overhaul Logbooks back to 1956 Current annual inspection No electrics - hand prop start Handheld Yaesu radio with external antenna Battery powered intercom New fabric New paint New Goodyear tires and tubes New sealed struts New oil gauge New control cables New bungees New brace wires New bushings New engine cables New spark plugs New inertial reel seat belts New brakes and brake lines New windshield and windows Overhaulled antique oil gauge Antique instruments All new hardware 1220 Max gross weight (useful load = 465lbs) Ack 406 ELT
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mike Andrews
trade-a-plane.com
|
$40,000
|
Parksville, BC, Canada | Apr 13, 2026 | 96 days | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub (C-FJCA) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $99,484. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $40,000.
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.
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
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This aircraft (C-FJCA) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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