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1940 Piper J3 Cub 85HPSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Sloan, IA 51055 United States

This 1940 Piper J3 Cub, listed at $45,000 and located in Sloan, Iowa, is offered for sale by owner Clint Small. The aircraft is powered by an 85-horsepower engine and is equipped with slick magnetos, sealed struts, and a new tailwheel. A fresh annual has been completed.

The seller's listing notes no damage history (NDH). The aircraft is presented as available for sale and is accompanied by five photos. No airframe or engine total times, avionics details, or interior and exterior condition assessments are provided in the listing.

Year
1940
Make
Piper
Series
J-3 Cub
Model
J3 Cub 85HP

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Training, Backcountry, Recreational
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Inspection Status
Fresh Annual

Additional Equipment

Slick Magnetos

Sealed Struts

Tailwheel

New Tailwheel

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Power
85 HP

Asking Price

$45,000

Aircraft Location

Sloan, IA 51055 United States

Listing Details

For Sale

Price History

Oct 9, 2026: $45,000 - barnstormers

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First Seen: Oct 9, 2026

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Asking Price

$45,000