1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
46 J-3 Cub Replica N7144J, Continental A-65-8-8F, metal McCauley prop, rebuilt from multiple Cubs in 1989. Appears to have been overhauled by Mid Valley Aviation in 2009, new 0 tach installed at that time, now reads 265.9 (will change). Grove brake conversion, fuselage sandblasted and DTM Epoxied, recovered w/ Oratex in 2018. Has generator, battery, nav lights, intercom, and hand held radio (wasn t reinstalled after recover). I was told by previous owner the C-65 had a modification at overhaul to 75 hp.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Les Nicholas
barnstormers.com
|
$33,000
|
Cleveland, TN | May 14, 2026 | 64 days | Active |
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (N7144J) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 30 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,723 to $99,762. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $33,000.
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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Estimated Cost of Ownership
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N7144J.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below the typical asking range for this model, roughly $43,125–$69,652.
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