1946 Piper J-3 Cub
Single Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedDescription
WARBIRD* C90 75 HOURS on engine. 968.8 TTAF in service. SMOH SKY-TEC Starter, New Aux tank, new climb prop, new aux fuel valve, intercom, oil heater, vortex generators, new carburetor heat box, NEW TIRES TUBES - 19 GAL FUEL. Fresh annual 11-05-2025 CALL STAN TANSKY AT LEAVE MESSAGE
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Price Comparison Listed on multiple marketplaces
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Stanley Tansky
trade-a-plane.com
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$70,000
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Logan, OH | Mar 30, 2026 | 110 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 (N88369) 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 $99,484. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $70,000.
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 N88369.
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.
We'll check N88369 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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