1946 Piper Cub (nc71017) for sale

1946 Piper Cub (nc71017)

Single Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$49,500
Total Time 6,359 hrs
Damage History Clean per seller
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

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Description

For Sale: 1946 Piper J-3 classic taildragger ready for its next owner! This legendary 1946 Piper J-3 Cub is the quintessential light aircraft, cherished for its simple, forgiving handling, open-cockpit fun, and pure flying joy. With tandem seating, fabric-covered steel-tube fuselage, high-wing design, and fixed taildragger gear, perfect for grass-strip flying, tailwheel training, scenic flights, or reliving aviation history with low operating costs and unmatched charm. Key Specifications and Times (as of January 2026): Model: Piper J-3 Cub (1946) Total Time Airframe: 6359 hours Engine Time: 1262.3 hours Maintenance Highlights: Classic configuration with proven longevity – high total time typical for well-flown Cubs, but solid engine remaining This 1946 J-3 Cub is a piece of aviation history in flying condition, with the charm and authenticity that make Cubs legendary. No known damage history. Turn-key potential – ideal for tailwheel endorsement, fun flying, or as a collectible! Price: $49,500.00 – Serious inquiries only. Location: Inverness, FL (KINF) Contact: / for more details, additional photos, logs, or to schedule a viewing.

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About This Piper Cub (nc71017)

This 1946 Piper Cub (nc71017) is a single engine piston with 6,359 hours on the airframe. This aircraft is listed at the market average at $49,500.

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

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Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 6,359 hours
Budget $5,000-15,000 for pre-purchase inspection

Ownership & Registration

Registration number not available.

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Title Status

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