Piper J-4 Cub Coupe Aircraft in United States
United States is the world's largest GA market with the highest concentration of aircraft, dealers, MRO facilities and flight infrastructure. FAA certification standards, N-registration. Most TBM/PC-12/Cirrus production aircraft sold in the US used market are N-registered with full FAA documentation.
The Piper J-4 Cub Coupe is a late-1930s two-seat classic that differs from the J-3 by seating its occupants side-by-side rather than in tandem, with a fuller, more enclosed cabin. Built from 1938 to 1942, it offered a more comfortable, "coupe-like" cabin while keeping the simple Cub-family construction. Surviving J-4s are sought-after prewar collector aircraft.
1 used Piper J-4 Cub Coupe aircraft for sale in United States · 2-seat · Reference price ~$35,000 ($22,000–$60,000) · updated 4 days ago
Piper J-4 Cub Coupe Specifications
Model specThe Piper J-4 Cub Coupe is a 2-seat single engine piston with a cruise speed of 80 kt (148 km/h), a range of 310 nm (574 km), and a useful load of 500 lbs (227 kg).
Piper J-4 Cub Coupe for Sale
Piper J-4 Cub Coupe asking prices range from $35,000 to $35,000, with a median of $35,000 (market reference $35,000).
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How much does a Piper J-4 Cub Coupe cost? Used J-4 Cub Coupe prices: from $35K; market reference $35K, across 1 priced of 1 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-4 Cub Coupe
When buying a Piper J-4 Cub Coupe, the biggest value drivers are engine time since overhaul, maintenance-record completeness, damage history and avionics.
What to check before buying
- Engine time to overhaul — hours and years remaining drive price more than total airframe time.
- Logbook completeness — continuous, gap-free maintenance records protect value.
- Damage history — any prior accident or incident; cross-check the registration against accident databases.
- Avionics — a modern glass panel vs legacy steam gauges materially changes price.
- Pre-buy inspection — always commission an independent inspection by a type-experienced mechanic before money changes hands.
Frequently Asked Questions — Piper J-4 Cub Coupe
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Piper J-4 Cub Coupe Inventory by Country
| United States | 1 |
Piper J-4 Cub Coupe Inventory by State
| Arizona | 2 |
| California | 2 |
| Florida | 2 |
| Texas | 2 |
Piper J-4 Cub Coupe by Price
| Under $100k | 15 |
| Under $200k | 22 |
| Under $300k | 23 |
| Under $500k | 23 |
Piper J-4 Cub Coupe Safety Record
No NTSB events on record for the Piper J-4 Cub Coupe. Individual aircraft safety records may be available on detail pages.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database