1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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VFRDescription
Piper PA-J3-C65 -1946 -N463JS -ASN 22275 -TTAF: 3389 -SMOH: 1899 -Annual: 2/11/2026 -C-90-12F #48446 -Compression: 71/80, 72/80, 73/80, 72/80 -Prop: McCauley 1B90, TT 2421 hrs -Fuselage Wings: recovered 11/10/2001 Cecconite 101/Buterate Dope -Sealed struts -Paint and interior: good condition -Zero corrosion -Float attachments -199-71 Cleveland wheels/Brake kit (4 puck), Dakota Cub Aircraft, Extended high pressure brake master cylinder kit DC1248-1260-EXT FAA-PMA -Aero Classic tires 8.50-6, tube type -Empty weight: 737.5 lbs -Useful load: 482.5 lbs -Fuel: 12 gallons nose, 11 gallons left wing -Hangered -Location: KWLW Willows (Northern) California -Price: $40,000.
Engine
-C-90-12F #48446 -SMOH: 1899 -Compression: 71/80, 72/80, 73/80, 72/80 -Prop: McCauley 1B90, TT 2421 hrs
Propeller
TTAF: 3389 hrs ASN 22275 Annual: 2/11/2026 Fuel: 12 gallons nose, 11 gallons left wing -Empty weight: 737.5 lbs -Useful load: 482.5 lbs -Float attachments -199-71 Cleveland wheels/Brake kit (4 puck), Dakota Cub Aircraft, Extended high pressure brake master cylinder kit DC1248-1260-EXT FAA-PMA -Aero Classic tires 8.50-6, tube type -Sealed struts
Interior
good condition -Fuselage Wings: recovered 11/10/2001 Cecconite 101/Buterate Dope -Zero corrosion -Hangered
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gregory C Michael
trade-a-plane.com
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$40,000
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Willows, CA | Jun 09, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (N463JS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,389 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 below the market average at $40,000.
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.
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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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N463JS.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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