1945 Piper J-3CSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Ebensburg , PA USA
This 1945 Piper J-3C, registered as NC42761, presents a well-maintained example with 963 hours total time on the airframe. The aircraft features a Continental A65-8F engine with only 3 hours since major overhaul, performed by Columbia, accompanied by a 3-hour McCauley metal propeller and a complete stainless steel exhaust system. The airframe was completely recovered using the Poly-fiber process in November 2023 with all necessary components replaced at that time.
Notable features include the Testerman nosewheel conversion, which comes with a complete Maule tailwheel assembly as an alternative configuration. The seller notes the nosewheel...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
- Useful Load
- 462 lbs
- Seats
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 963 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 3 hrs (SMOH)
- Prop 1 Time
- 3 hrs
Additional Equipment
Exhaust System
Stainless Steel Complete System
Magnetos
Slick - Magnetos with Dual Impulses
Struts
Lifetime Struts (No ADs)
Shoulder Harnesses
Dual Shoulder Harnesses
Nosewheel Conversion
Testerman - Nosewheel Conversion Installed
Tailwheel Assembly
Maule - Complete Tailwheel Assembly
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Show Quality, Recovered with Poly-fiber Process (11/2023) & everything replaced as needed
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- A65-8F
- Engine Power
- 65 HP
- Propeller Model
- McCauley
Asking Price
$65,000
Aircraft Location
Ebensburg , PA USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 27, 2025: $65,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 3, 2025: $75,000 - trade-a-plane
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Asking Price
$65,000
Aircraft Location
Ebensburg , PA USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 27, 2025: $65,000(-$10,000) - trade-a-plane
Jun 3, 2025: $75,000 - trade-a-plane
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$65,000