1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 J3 Cub 448 hrs since restoration in 2013, With a C85 with 328 hrs since overhaul, two Eisemann impulse magnetos 101 hrs since overhaul, a wood climb propeller, new 800 x4 tires and cream color instruments.
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Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Owen Waggoner
trade-a-plane.com
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$45,000
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Landrum, SC | Jun 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (N70857) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,715 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $101,320. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $45,000.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N70857.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
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Safety Record
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