1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
Description
Nice Piper J3C-65 Airplane time state: Total Time 4380 Hrs Engine Continental C90-12F Propeller Mc Cauley 1B90/CM7146 Petersen auto fuel STC.
Engine
1 Engine, Piston
Interior
Good shape 8/10
Exterior
Good shape 8/10
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Lima | Mar 17, 2026 | 123 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 (I-CERL) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 4,380 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,562 to $99,484.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (I-CERL) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Lima
Lima
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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Note: NTSB covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers). This aircraft is registered in a non-US country (I-CERL). Safety records from the national aviation authority may not be included in our database.
