1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
Very nice condition, reliable wonderful inexpensive no electrical system pure flying fun! Always hangared. Shows very nicely. Only 2180 hours on airframe. Modern sealed struts, Stits PloyFiber, modern Grove disk brakes, two newly rebuilt cylinders. 1930 hours since new engine with 940 hours SMOH. Owned for 13 years. Good records. August 2025 annual, flies regularly. Need to sell a few airplanes. Great price.
Engine
Continental A65-8. 940SMOH. 1934SNEW.
Interior
Nice original operable instruments. 8/10.
Exterior
shows real well 7.5- 8/10.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Duane Reigle
trade-a-plane.com
|
$42,500
|
Palmyra, PA | Apr 02, 2026 | 107 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 (N2081M) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 2,180 hours on the airframe. There are currently 29 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $33,000 to $99,484. This aircraft is priced below the market average at $42,500.
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 N2081M.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
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Price vs Typical Asking Range
This asking price is below 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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