1940 Piper J-3 CUBSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Corona, CA, USA
This 1940 Piper J-3 Cub (N26858) presents as a well-preserved example of the classic taildragger, featuring a complete 1994 rebuild with extensive documentation. The airframe shows 1,313 total hours, with the Continental 75hp engine and propeller each having 313 hours since installation during the rebuild. While logbooks prior to 1992 are unavailable, the aircraft's 1994 refurbishment included both airframe and engine work, with supporting records referenced in the logs. The Cub has been hangared and well-maintained, retaining its original VFR configuration with standard J-3 avionics.
The 1994 refurbishment encompassed both interior and...
- Year
- 1940
- Make
- Piper
- Series
- J-3
- Model
- J-3 CUB
- Tail #
- N26858
- Serial #
- 4225
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 1,313 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 313 hrs
- Prop 1 Time
- 313 hrs
- Logbook Status
- All engine and airframe log books prior to 1992 are not available. However, this has been completely rebuilt in 1994 and has extensive documentation.
Avionics
Comms
Fully functional standard J-3 Cub setup
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1994
- Paint Year
- 1994
- Exterior Notes
- Rebuilt in 1994
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- 75hp
- Engine Power
- 75 HP
Asking Price
$58,000
Aircraft Location
Corona, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 23, 2025: $58,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$58,000
Aircraft Location
Corona, CA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 23, 2025: $58,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$58,000