Piper J-3 Cub Aircraft in Germany
German-registered aircraft (D- prefix) operate under EASA certification with rigorous maintenance documentation requirements. Strong GA infrastructure around Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Berlin. Diamond Aircraft (Austrian) and German pilot population create active market for modern composite singles.
The Piper J-3 Cub is the iconic 1930s-40s yellow taildragger that taught more pilots than any other aircraft of its era. A simple, two-seat tube-and-fabric trainer (rear-pilot seat, in the back), it cruises around 75 knots on a small Continental A-65 engine and is one of the most beloved aircraft in aviation history. The J-3 is a flying classic: limited capability by modern standards, but the experience of flying a Cub from the back seat with the door open is unmatched.
2 used Piper J-3 Cub aircraft for sale in Germany · 2-seat · Used median asking $60,000 · Project from $7,500 · updated 2026-06-29
Piper J-3 Cub Specifications
Model specThe Piper J-3 Cub is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 65 kt (120 km/h), a range of 191 nm (354 km), and a useful load of 455 lbs (206 kg).
Piper J-3 Cub for Sale
Piper J-3 Cub asking prices range from $29,489 to $99,232, with a median of $60,000 (market reference $65,000).
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Piper J-3 Cub Price & Cost
How much does a Piper J-3 Cub cost? Used J-3 Cub prices: $29K – $99K, average $60K (median $60K); market reference $65K, across 24 priced of 2 active listings.
Key price factors: engine time to overhaul, year and airframe hours, avionics, damage history and logbook completeness — see the buying guide below for the full pre-purchase checklist.
Buying a Used Piper J-3 Cub
Buying a Piper J-3 Cub comes down to a focused pre-purchase checklist — here is what matters most on this model:
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Piper J-3 Cub Inventory by Country
| United States | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| South Africa | 1 |
| Ireland | 1 |
Piper J-3 Cub Inventory by State
| Arizona | 2 |
| California | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper J-3 Cub by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 22 |
| Under $300k | 23 |
| Under $500k | 23 |
Recently Sold Piper J-3 Cub
| 1947 J-3 Cub | $90,000 |
| 1946 J-3 Cub | $78,811 |
| 1943 J-3 Cub | $87,210 |
Piper J-3 Cub Safety Record
Across all J-3 Cub variants, 3 NTSB-recorded events are on file from 1984–1990. As with any aircraft, most outcomes depend on pilot training, maintenance and operating conditions rather than the airframe itself.
3
Total Events
3
Incidents
0
Serious
0
Fatal
Most Recent Events
| Date | Location | Severity | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1990 | CLAY BANKS, WI | Incident | PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT DURING THE DESCENT. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS ARE THE PILOT'S POOR WEA… |
| Jun 22, 1984 | HOMESTEAD, FL | Incident | — |
| Jan 14, 1984 | LOMPOC, CA | Incident | — |
NTSB records 1984–1990. Includes all Piper J-3 Cub variants. Events ≠ aircraft fault.