1946 Piper J-3 Cub for sale

1946 Piper J-3 Cub

Single Engine Piston

FOR SALE
$65,000above typical asking range
Location Buckley, WA
Engine SMOH 400 hrs
Seats 2
Serial # 15962
Reg # NC88334
Engine Continental A-40
Cruise 65 kts (120 km/h)
ICAO Type J3
✓ Clean NTSB

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

Portable Radio Headsets ELT

Description

Beautiful 1946 J3-75 Completely Restored 1994 EAA Arlington Award Winner TT3000 SM400 Complete Logs and Restoration documentation

Engine

Continental A75 Major Overhaul completed with aircraft restoration 1994 All instruments overhauled and replaced Metal prop

Interior

Leather seat upholstery Canvas all replaced New Glass Flooring refabricated and replaced

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

Price Comparison

Source Price Action
Jeff Leng
trade-a-plane.com
$65,000

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

Independent data from FAA, NTSB, and market analysis

About This Piper J-3 Cub

This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (NC88334) is a 2-seat single engine piston . There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $99,405. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $65,000.

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.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Budget $60 for pre-purchase inspection

Piper J-3 Cub — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
2
Cruise Speed
65 kts (120 km/h)
Range
191 nm (354 km)
Ceiling
11,500 ft (3,505 m)
Max Weight
1,220 lbs (553 kg)
Useful Load
455 lbs (206 kg)
Horsepower
65 HP
Fuel Burn
4 GPH (15 L/h)

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

PIPER J-3 Cub

Fuel Burn
4.0 GPH
~$26/hr

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the PIPER J-3 Cub. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for NC88334.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Buckley, WA

Seller reported 141 more aircraft in Washington →

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.

We'll check NC88334 against the NTSB accident database.

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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