1941 Piper J-3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Virginia Beach, VA, USA
This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub, registered as N38881, presents a well-equipped and maintained example of the classic taildragger with a total airframe time of 4,510 hours. The aircraft is powered by a 90 horsepower Continental engine with 612 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) against a 1,500-hour TBO, and it carries an inspection status valid through September 2025. Notably, the aircraft retains its original, unmodified airframe from the Lock Haven factory.
The Cub has been significantly enhanced for modern cross-country utility with a professionally installed panel featuring a flip/flop VHF comm radio, an intercom system (ICS), and ADS-B Out...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 4,510 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 612 hrs (SMOH)
- Inspection Status
- Inspection Status September 2025
Avionics
Comms
Installed flip/flop VHF comm radio
ADS-B Out
ADS-B (out)
Additional Equipment
Intercom System
ICS
Power Supply
Long lasting, rechargeable, lightweight power supply
Fuel System
Original 12 gallon fuel has been augmented by an 8 gallon wing tank. STCd for MOGAS.
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Power
- 90 HP
Asking Price
$87,300
Aircraft Location
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 16, 2025: $87,300 - controller
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Asking Price
$87,300
Aircraft Location
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Dec 16, 2025: $87,300 - controller
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$87,300