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1940 Piper J-5A CUB CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • East Windsor, CT, USA

This 1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser (Registration 279553) presents as a historically preserved example with a well-documented restoration. The aircraft underwent a complete restoration in 1998 and retains all logs from its original service period. It's powered by a Continental A-75 engine and features a distinctive olive drab paint scheme reminiscent of its Panama theater heritage. The aircraft includes winter skis and has new tires installed, though it operates without an electrical system.

Maintained as an IFR-capable antique with two seats, this J-5A has a proven history as a trainer at Simsbury Airport and has earned trophies, reflecting...

Year
1940
Make
Piper
Series
J-5A
Model
J-5A CUB Cruiser
Tail #
279553
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Training
Flight Rules
IFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Logbook Status
All logs from day 1
Inspection Status
Annual expires September 1st

Additional Equipment

Skis

Skis for winter

Interior & Exterior

Exterior Notes
Painted olivedrab similar to Panama

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
A 75

Asking Price

$45,000

Aircraft Location

East Windsor, CT, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 18, 2025: $45,000 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 18, 2025

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$45,000