1941 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
Reduced! Motivated seller. 1941 Piper J-3 Cub, N38519. Amarillo, TX (KTDW). TTAF 5460. Continental C-85 "stroker" w/ O-200 crank STC by Don's Dream Machines, Millennium cyls. 565 SMOH; 15 hrs since stroker upgrade/IRAN. New Sensenich W72GK-46 wood prop, 15 hrs TT. 2009 Poly-Fiber restoration; 100% hangared; 9/10 ext int; wood spars. No onboard electrical; Sky-Tec push-button starter, jump-pack ready; plug-in EZ-Heat. Battery ICS w/ handheld antenna hookup. Typical burn ~5 GPH. Logs, restore photos, wing covers, chocks, spares. $61499 OBO. Not interested in trades, no tire kickers. Fresh annual good thru March 2027.
Engine
C-85 "Stroker" STC mod (O-200 crankshaft installed) by Don's Dream Machines.
Interior
9/10 interior, 9/10 exterior. Hangared 100%.
Inspection
fresh annual
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Trenton Brown
trade-a-plane.com
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$61,499
$67,500
|
Amarillo, TX | Mar 20, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub (N38519) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 5,465 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $99,405. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $61,499.
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
FAA registration data pending for N38519.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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