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1946 Piper J-3 CUBSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Lake in the Hills, IL, USA

This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (N70628) presents as a well-maintained, family-owned aircraft with a storied history, having been in the same family since 1961. The airframe shows 5,353 total hours, while its upgraded Lycoming O-320-E2A engine delivers 150HP with only 153 hours since its 2015 major overhaul. The experimental-category Cub features clipped wings (modified in 1969) and includes aerobatic capabilities with an inverted fuel/oil system and smoke system for enhanced performance.

The aircraft is equipped with a full electrical system and modern avionics including a Micro Air M760 transceiver and TRIG compact transponder with ADS-B Out...

Year
1946
Make
Piper
Series
J-3
Model
J-3 CUB
Tail #
N70628
Serial #
17640

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Specifications

Category
Single-Engine Piston
Intended Use
Aerobatic, Recreational
Flight Rules
VFR
Seats (Stock)
2

Hours, Logs & Inspections

Total Time
5,353 hrs
Engine 1 Time
153 hrs (SMOH)
Logbook Status
Logbooks (1958-Present)
Inspection Status
Last Annual Completed (06/2023)

Avionics

Comms

Micro Air M760 - Transceiver

ADS-B Out

TRIG Compact Transponder - TRIG with ADS-B Out

Additional Equipment

Smoke System

Inverted Fuel/Oil System

Inverted Fuel/Oil

Electrical System

Full Electrical System

Wing Modification

Clipped Wings (1969)

Landing Gear

Die Spring Gear

Engine & Propeller

Engine Type
Piston
Engine Count
1
Engine Make
Lycoming
Engine Model
O-320-E2A
Engine Power
150 HP
Propeller Model
Wooden Propeller

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Aircraft Location

Lake in the Hills, IL, USA

Listing Details

Used
For Sale

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First Seen: Jul 7, 2025

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