1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
purpose-built portable navigator with built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver & 5-inch sunlight-readable screen
Intuitivesimple touchscreen operation & single power button make getting around the display a cinch
3D Vision perspective view shows terrain obstacles airport environment optional traffic nearest airport & moreWireless cockpit connectivity via Connext® streams weather & traffic from compatible devices
Cut the cord and database prices with Wi-Fi® database downloads & the affordable Garmin Navigation Database
Magnetic Compass Turn & Slip Indicator Additional Equipment Continental C85-12 Engine Equipped with O-200 Crankshaft Conversion Skytech Starter B&C Alternator Headsets Connectors 2 each Lightspeed Noise Cancelling Headsets Dual USB Port Sunroof Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Dual control sticks Cabin Heat Dual Fuel Tanks in Wings total 22 USG Federal Skis & Float Attachments Exterior Immaculate paint. Silver & Cherry Red Accents Synthetic Fabric Completely Redone in 2018. Interior 2018 interior. 2 seats in passenger configuration. Inspection Status Annual Inspection completed in May 2024.Description
Airframe
87 hours since total rebuilt in 2018 by HO Aircraft in Minneapolis, company specialized in Piper Cubs.
Engine
Make/Model: CONTINENTAL C85-12
Time: 87 SMOH
TBO: 2,000
Year Overhauled or Installed as New: 2018
Equipped with: Continental O-200 Crankshaft Conversion, Skytech Starter, B C Alternator
Propeller
Make/Model: Sensenich Two Bladed Wooden Propeller
Time: 87 SNEW
Weights Fuel Capacity
Maximum Take Off Weight: 1220 Lbs
Empty Weight: 789 Lbs
Useful Load: 431 Lbs
Fuel Capacity: 22 USG
Avionics
Trig COMM, 8.33 kHz, 760 Channels
Trig Transponder (ADSB can be installed if desired).
Garmin Aera 660 GPS installed in Instrument panel with Airgizmos Panel Dock
Rugged, purpose-built portable navigator with built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver 5-inch sunlight-readable screen
Intuitive, simple touchscreen operation single power button make getting around the display a cinch
3D Vision perspective view shows terrain, obstacles, airport environment, optional traffic, nearest airport more
Wireless cockpit connectivity via Connext® streams weather traffic from compatible devices
Cut the cord and database prices with Wi-Fi® database downloads the affordable Garmin Navigation Database
Magnetic Compass
Turn Slip Indicator
Additional Equipment
Continental C85-12 Engine Equipped with O-200 Crankshaft Conversion
Skytech Starter
B C Alternator
Headsets Connectors
2 each Lightspeed Noise Cancelling Headsets
Dual USB Port
Sunroof
Cleveland Wheels Brakes
Shoulder Harness Seat Belts
Dual control sticks
Cabin Heat
Dual Fuel Tanks in Wings, total 22 USG
Federal Skis Float Attachments
Exterior
Immaculate paint. Silver Cherry Red Accents, Synthetic Fabric, Completely Redone in 2018.
Interior
2018 interior. 2 seats in passenger configuration.
Inspection Status
Annual Inspection completed in May 2024.
Engine
Make/Model: CONTINENTAL C85-12 Time: 87 SMOH TBO: 2,000 Year Overhauled or Installed as New: 2018 Equipped with: Continental O-200 Crankshaft Conversion, Skytech Starter, B&C Alternator Propeller Make/Model: Sensenich Two Bladed Wooden Propeller Time: 87 SNEW Weights & Fuel Capacity Maximum Take Off Weight: 1220 Lbs Empty Weight: 789 Lbs Useful Load: 431 Lbs Fuel Capacity: 22 USG Avionics Trig COMM, 8.33 kHz, 760 Channels Trig Transponder (ADSB can be installed if desired). Garmin Aera 660 GPS installed in Instrument panel with Airgizmos Panel Dock Rugged, purpose-built portable navigator with built-in GPS/GLONASS receiver & 5-inch sunlight-readable screen Intuitive, simple touchscreen operation & single power button make getting around the display a cinch 3D Vision perspective view shows terrain, obstacles, airport environment, optional traffic, nearest airport & more Wireless cockpit connectivity via Connext® streams weather & traffic from compatible devices Cut the cord and database prices with Wi-Fi® database downloads & the affordable Garmin Navigation Database Magnetic Compass Turn & Slip Indicator Additional Equipment Continental C85-12 Engine Equipped with O-200 Crankshaft Conversion Skytech Starter B&C Alternator Headsets Connectors 2 each Lightspeed Noise Cancelling Headsets Dual USB Port Sunroof Cleveland Wheels & Brakes Shoulder Harness Seat Belts Dual control sticks Cabin Heat Dual Fuel Tanks in Wings, total 22 USG Federal Skis & Float Attachments Exterior Immaculate paint. Silver & Cherry Red Accents, Synthetic Fabric, Completely Redone in 2018. Interior 2018 interior. 2 seats in passenger configuration. Inspection Status Annual Inspection completed in May 2024.
Interior
2018 interior. 2 seats in passenger configuration. Inspection Status Annual Inspection completed in May 2024.
Exterior
Immaculate paint. Silver & Cherry Red Accents, Synthetic Fabric, Completely Redone in 2018. Interior 2018 interior. 2 seats in passenger configuration. Inspection Status Annual Inspection completed in May 2024.
Inspection
Annual Inspection completed in May 2024.
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Stefano Scossa
avpay.aero
|
$80,000
|
WI | Apr 05, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (N3569K) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 87 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $100,388. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $80,000.
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.
FAA registration status: Valid. NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Piper J-3 Cub — Model Specs
Model specificationStandard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.
Ownership & Registration
Registered Owner
TYLER MICHAEL G
Registration Address
FREDERIC, WI
Certificate Issued
2025-06-05
Airworthiness
2018-06-11
FAA Status
Valid
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, updated Mar 15, 2026
Location & Ownership
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 database checked for N3569K.
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