1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
1946 PIPER J-3 CUB For Sale in Redondo Beach, California A beautifully restored Piper J-3 Cub with only 511 hours total time since new - documented. 39 hrs SMOH on a Continental A-65-8F engine. Pained Cub Yellow over Ceconite fabric. This is one of the nicest Cubs on the planet. Annual completed 5/2025.
Engine
Continental A-65-8F, SMOH 39 hrs
Interior
Painted Cub Yellow over Ceconite fabric. 10/10
Exterior
Painted in Cub Yellow over Ceconite Fabric
Inspection
Annual coupled 5/2025
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Platinum Fighter Sales
controller.com
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$80,000
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Redondo Beach, CA | Mar 25, 2026 | 114 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 (N98198) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 511 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. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $80,000.
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 N98198.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.
Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is above the typical asking range for this model, roughly $43,125–$69,652.
Based on current asking prices for comparable listings — asking prices only, not an appraisal or sale price.
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