1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 Piper J-3-C65 CA Cub, $55,000 (or best reasonable offer), 333 hrs SMOH C85-12 (Ly-Con rebuild), Extensive May 2026 annual. McCauley climb prop, Alum spars, 2021 Poly-Fiber wings, 1993 Ceconite fuselage, 8.50 tires with Cleveland disc brakes, VG’s, PA-11 fuel system (18 Gal), auto gas STC - only 100LL this owner, sealed struts w/ heavy duty forks, float fittings, ICOM handheld, starter and wind-driven generator included in sale. Recent work with receipts available. Well cared for and loved Cub. Always hangered. Logs since 1946. Contact Walt, or Matt, Selma CA.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Matthew Teixeira
barnstormers.com
|
$55,000
|
Clovis, California | Mar 17, 2026 | 149 days | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub is a 2-seat single engine piston with 559 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $37,776 to $100,346. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $55,000.
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. 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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Location & Ownership
Title Status
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