1946 Piper J-3-C65 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Clovis, Ca, CA 93611 United States
This 1946 Piper J-3-C65 CA Cub, listed at $55,000 or best reasonable offer, presents as a well cared for and loved example that has been consistently hangared, including the last 23 years. The airframe benefits from an extensive May 2026 annual, recent work with receipts available, and logs dating back to 1946. The engine is a Ly-Con rebuilt C85-12 showing 333 hours since major overhaul, turning a McCauley climb prop; the seller reports it starts easily and reliably on the third pull. The aircraft has been operated only on 100LL by this owner, despite holding an auto gas STC. The wings were replaced in 2021 with Poly-Fiber units featuring...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Backcountry, Recreational
- Seats (Stock)
- 2
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 333 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logs Since 1946
- Inspection Status
- Extensive May 2026 Annual
Avionics
Comms
ICOM - ICOM Handheld Wired to External Belly Antenna
Additional Equipment
Intercom
Position Lights
Brakes
Cleveland Disc Brakes
Tailwheel
Scott 3200 - Tailwheel
Tires
8.50 Tires
Fuel System
PA-11 Fuel System (18 Gal)
Auto Gas STC
Float Fittings
Sealed Struts
Sealed Struts with Heavy Duty Forks
Starter
Starter Removed and Stored, Included in Sale
Generator
Wind-Driven Generator Removed and Stored, Included in Sale
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2021
- Exterior Notes
- 2021 Poly-Fiber Wings, 1993 Ceconite Fuselage
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85-12
- Propeller Model
- McCauley Climb Prop
Asking Price
$55,000
Aircraft Location
Clovis, Ca, CA 93611 United States
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $55,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$55,000
Aircraft Location
Clovis, Ca, CA 93611 United States
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Aug 11, 2026: $55,000 - barnstormers
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$55,000