1939 Piper J-3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lancaster, CA, USA
This 1939 Piper J-3 Cub, registered as N23283, presents as a well-maintained example with a total time of 5,344 hours and an engine showing 202.3 hours since major overhaul. The aircraft is powered by a Continental A75 engine producing 75 horsepower, equipped with Champion shielded magnetos and a Sensenich metal propeller. It features dual extended-range wing tanks that supplement the standard 12-gallon main tank with an additional 16 gallons of fuel capacity. The airframe has a wooden spar and sealed wing struts, and it holds an STC for a 100-pound gross weight increase, though it requires gear fittings to be upgraded to utilize this...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 5,344 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 192 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logs Since 1939
- Inspection Status
- Annual Inspection Due February 2026
Avionics
Comms
Icom A23 - Handheld Radio with External Antenna
Audio
FlightCom IISX - IISX (9V Battery)
ADS-B In
Stratux - ADS-B In
Additional Equipment
Ignition System
Champion Shielded Magnetos - System
Fuel System
Dual Extended Range Wing Tanks Add 16 Gal to 12-Gal Main Tank
Wing Structure
Wooden Spar
Wing Struts
Sealed Wing Struts
Spare Engine
Continental A65 - Comes with Spare Engine: Believe All Parts There (Buyer Confirms)
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Fabric: Fuselage/Tail Recovered Jan 2006, Wings Recovered Feb 1974, But in Good Condition
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- A75
- Engine Power
- 75 HP
- Propeller Model
- Sensenich Metal Propeller
Asking Price
$42,000
Aircraft Location
Lancaster, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 25, 2025: $42,000(-$8,000) - trade-a-plane
May 23, 2025: $50,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$42,000
Aircraft Location
Lancaster, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 25, 2025: $42,000(-$8,000) - trade-a-plane
May 23, 2025: $50,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$42,000