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1941 Piper J-4 CUB CoupeSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Rhinelander, WI, USA

This 1941 Piper J-4 Cub Coupe (N38880) presents as a straightforward, mechanically refreshed example of the classic two-seat taildragger. The airframe shows 1,020 total hours, with a Continental C85-12 engine showing 602 hours since major overhaul (SMOH) and 202 hours since top overhaul (TTE) in 2022. Recent mechanical investments include new magnetos, spark plugs, wiring harness, alternator, and a rebuilt carburetor in 2022, along with upgraded Grove wheels and brakes.

The fabric-covered airframe is described as structurally sound with good overall fabric condition (6/10), though displaying some fuel staining on the right wing. The...

Year
1941
Make
Piper
Series
J-4
Model
J-4 CUB Coupe
Tail #
N38880
Serial #
Not Listed

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Classic / Antique, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
1,020 hrs
Engine 1 Time
602 hrs (SMOH)

Avionics

Comms

Icom - Handheld

Additional Equipment

Wheels and Brakes

Grove - Wheels and Brakes

Intercom

Interior & Exterior

Interior Rating
7/10
Interior Notes
Interior has new seat cushions 7/10
Exterior Notes
Exterior good fabric 6/10

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Continental
Engine Model
C85-12

Asking Price

$28,500

Aircraft Location

Rhinelander, WI, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

Price History

Aug 13, 2025: $28,500 - trade-a-plane

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First Seen: Aug 13, 2025

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$28,500