1940 Piper J-5A Cub CruiserSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Cleveland, OH, USA

This 1940 Piper J-5A Cub Cruiser, registration N27072 and serial number 5-23, is a well-documented piece of aviation history, as its first flight was piloted by H. Piper himself. The airframe has logged 3,325.2 total hours and was recovered in 1988 with Ceconite. The Continental A75-8 engine, producing 75 hp, was overhauled in 1988 and has 463.8 hours since major overhaul, while the propeller was overhauled more recently in 2015 with just 79.2 hours since overhaul. Fuel is supplied by a single right-hand tank.

This three-seat vintage cruiser is ideal for collectors and enthusiasts seeking leisurely flights. A fresh annual inspection will be...