1944 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
ADS-B Mode S Transponder: Becker BXP-6401 Altitude Encoder: Becker BE 6400 VHF COM: Becker AR 4201 Intercom: PS Engineering PM 1000 II ELT: Kannad ME406 AF Compact (battery replaced 10/2025) FLARM/Traffic: Garrecht PowerFLARM TRX-2000 (internal WiFi) Electrical system: BPE-14 TurboAlternator a rare and highly valuable feature on an original Cub
enabling continuous power supply to all avionicsDescription
Classic 1944 Piper J3C / L-4 Grasshopper, Swiss-registered HB-OCI (S/N 44-12534, ex. SE-AUG). A genuine wartime-production Cub in excellent overall condition, fully rebuilt in 1994 and continuously maintained to Swiss FOCA standards. Based at Birrfeld airfield (LSZF), available from 1 April 2026. Price: CHF 79,500 negotiable. Sold as-is, no VAT. Airplane time state: TTAF (Total Time Airframe): 8,509 h Engine: Continental C 90-8F (S/N 47285-0-8) SMOH (Since Major Overhaul): ~250 h overhauled by Cermec, May 2022 TTE (Time to Engine overhaul): ~1,600 h remaining TSO airframe since rebuild: 1,937 h Propeller: MT-Propeller MT-183 R 110-2C On condition
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Propeller
MT-Propeller MT-183
Interior
Cabin in good condition. Upholstery well-preserved, showing normal patina consistent with the aircraft's vintage character. Standard tandem seating configuration as per original J-3 design.
Exterior
Classic Cub yellow livery in very good condition. No corrosion. Full structural rebuild completed July 1994. Fuselage repair carried out November 2024 with full documentation and photos. Exhaust system completely renewed October 2025. Classic conventional gear in good condition.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
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Albatros
planecheck.com
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$98,554 *
CHF 79,500
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Switzerland | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active | |
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Classic Cub
globalplanesearch.com
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Call for Price
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Lupfig | Mar 17, 2026 | 122 days | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1944 Piper J-3 Cub (HB-OCI) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 8,509 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,723 to $99,762.
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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Ownership & Registration
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This aircraft (HB-OCI) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
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Safety Record
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