1941 Piper J-3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • AZ, USA
This 1941 Piper J-3 Cub, registered as NC38673, presents an exceptionally preserved example of a classic taildragger with a total airframe time of 2,359 hours and an engine showing 151 hours since a major overhaul. The aircraft is configured in its original, pure form with no electrical system and a hand-propped start, featuring a classic panel with original 1941 instrumentation. It is a strictly VFR aircraft with a useful load of 494 lbs and two seats.
The Continental A-65-8 engine, serial number 5982278-C, received a comprehensive major overhaul in July 2020. This overhaul included a new crankshaft, camshaft, rod bolts, and Superior...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 494 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 2,359 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 151 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logs are available upon request. Airframe Logbook #1 noted as lost in 1956. Anecdotal logbooks from 1941 - 1956 are created from FAA Airworthiness File.
- Inspection Status
- Fresh annual completed December 17, 2025
Avionics
PFD
Classic Piper J3 Panel Instruments - RPM - Airspeed Indicator - Wet Compass - Ball Bank Indicator - Altimeter - Oil Temp/Oil Pressure Engine Primer
Additional Equipment
Air Filter
Brackett Air Filter - STC
Seat Harness
Rear Seat Shoulder Harness and Seat Belt STC
Brake System
Grove Brake System - STC
Engine Cowls
Aero Fabricators Engine and Boot Cowls - STC
Tailwheel
Maule SFSA-1-4 - Model Tailwheel
Interior & Exterior
- Interior Year
- 1941
- Paint Year
- 2012
- Interior Notes
- Black Premium Vinyl Seats
- Exterior Notes
- Classic Lockhaven Yellow Piper Cub Tail Graphics Fuselage Lightening Bolt Under-wing "NC" N-Number
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Make
- Continental
- Engine Model
- A-65-8
- Propeller Model
- McCauley CM74-75
Asking Price
$59,999
Aircraft Location
AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 16, 2026: $59,999(-$8,000) - trade-a-plane
Feb 10, 2026: $67,999 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$59,999
Aircraft Location
AZ, USA
Listing Details
- Used
- For Sale
Price History
Feb 16, 2026: $59,999(-$8,000) - trade-a-plane
Feb 10, 2026: $67,999 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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- Total Time
- 4,510 hrs
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- Unspecified
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- N38881
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- Total Time
- 2,829 hrs
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- Prop Time
- Unspecified
- Tail #
- N68841
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- Unspecified
1941 Piper J-3 Cub
- Total Time
- Unspecified
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- Unspecified
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- Not Listed
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- Unspecified
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- Total Time
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Asking Price
$59,999