1941 Piper J-3 Cub for sale

1941 Piper J-3 Cub

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$41,925
Location Ireland
Seats 2
Reg # EI-GRB
Engine Continental A-40
ICAO Type J3
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Funkwerk ATR833-II OLED COM Radio Intercom Funke TRT800H OLED Mode S Transponder

Both radios powered by two 12V batteries that can last for over 5 hours. Lots of options to install a wind generator.

Description

Beautiful example of a 1941 J3 Piper cub. This is the one of the rare model Franklin engine cubs with an original Franklin 4AC-176 engine.

Imported from the USA in 2019 by the current owner, it was put back in the air after an extensive rebuild project over a number of years. All hardware replaced, engine was removed from aircraft in January 2024 and received a complete teardown to replace the camshaft with an overhauled camshaft (due to small pitting from years of storage).

Engine is very smooth running, makes 80hp and youll never be dissapointed with the new hercules prop installed.

Magnetos, Prop and Carb were all freshly installed on the initial flight in 2022.

Aircraft has an 8.33Khz Radio and Mode S transponder powered by two portable batteries.

This vintage aircraft does not carry a starter motor or alternator (making it super light and fun to fly). Hand starting from behind the prop is easy and safe. Currently operating on an Annex 1 Permit to fly and permit to be carried out July 2025.

Interior

7/10

Exterior

8/10

Modifications / STCs

Will include many spare Franklin engine parts. This stock includes many parts which are interchangable for the bigger 90hp Franklin. You can decide to assemble it or keep it as stock. There are a few camshafts, crankshafts, carbs etc.

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison 1 active offer

Source Price Action
Andrew Power
planecheck.com
$41,925 *
€ 36,000

* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates

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About This Piper J-3 Cub

This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub (EI-GRB) 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 $101,320. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $41,925.

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

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

FAA registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).

This aircraft (EI-GRB) is registered outside the US.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Ireland

IE

Seller reported

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 safety data coming soon.

We'll check EI-GRB against the NTSB accident database.

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