1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
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Description
PRICE REDUCTION! If you are interested give me a call or send me an email! PRICE: on NEGOTIATION! Wonderful and perfectly restored J3C-65 Piper for sale! Ready to fly. Will be handed over with fresh anual.
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Price Comparison
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ingenieurbüro ORF
planecheck.com
|
$68,801 *
€ 60,000
|
Germany | May 03, 2026 | 75 days | Active |
* Converted to USD at daily European Central Bank (ECB) exchange rates
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AeroGurus Data & Analysis
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About This Piper J-3 Cub
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (D-EKIS) is a 2-seat single engine piston with 3,098 hours on the airframe. There are currently 30 J-3 Cub aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $29,723 to $99,762. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $68,801.
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 registry covers US-registered aircraft (N-numbers).
This aircraft (D-EKIS) is registered outside the US.
Location & Ownership
Aircraft Location
Germany
DE
Seller reportedTitle Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
NTSB safety data coming soon.
We'll check D-EKIS 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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