1946 Piper J-3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • New Carlisle, OH, USA
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub, equipped with the A-65 engine, is offered for sale at $38,000 and has complete logs from day one. The airframe has a total time of 3,275 hours, and the engine has 1,607.6 hours since major overhaul. A fresh annual inspection was completed in July 2026, with cylinder compression readings of 72/73/73/76. The aircraft is described as clean and honest with excellent documentation and a meticulous maintenance history, always hangared and flown regularly.
Notable recent maintenance includes sealed struts, recovery of the right wing with a replaced rear spar, and the installation of new Grove wheels and brakes. The...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Training, Backcountry, Recreational
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Total Time
- 3,275 hrs
- Engine 1 Time
- 1,607.6 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Complete logs from day one
- Inspection Status
- Fresh July 2026 annual inspection
Additional Equipment
Wheels and Brakes
Grove - wheels and brakes
Interior & Exterior
- Exterior Notes
- Recovered in 1991 with Polyfiber system, always hangared
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- A-65
- Engine Power
- 65 HP
Asking Price
$38,000
Aircraft Location
New Carlisle, OH, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 14, 2026: $38,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$38,000
Aircraft Location
New Carlisle, OH, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Jul 14, 2026: $38,000 - barnstormers
Contact Seller
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Asking Price
$38,000