1946 Piper J-3 CubSingle-Engine Piston Aircraft • Clovis, CA, USA
This 1946 Piper J-3 Cub (J3C-65), offered for $48,500 or best reasonable offer, is presented by its owner as a lovingly flown and meticulously maintained daily flyer. The airframe holds logs dating back to 1946, has been hangered for the last 23 years, and carries an extensive May 2026 annual. The Ly-Con rebuilt C85-12 engine shows 333 hours since major overhaul, and recent work is documented with receipts available.
The aircraft features 2022 Poly-Fiber wings with aluminum spars, vortex generators, clean leading edges, and sealed lift struts with heavy-duty forks, while the fuselage is finished in 1993 Ceconite. A PA-11 18-gallon fuel...
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Specifications
- Category
- Single-Engine Piston
- Intended Use
- Classic / Antique, Backcountry, Recreational
- Flight Rules
- VFR
Hours, Logs & Inspections
- Engine 1 Time
- 333 hrs (SMOH)
- Logbook Status
- Logs since 1946
- Inspection Status
- Extensive May 2026 annual
Avionics
Comms
ICOM Handheld - ICOM wired to external belly antenna
Additional Equipment
Intercom
Position Lights
Vortex Generators
Cleveland Disc Brakes
Cleveland - disc brakes
Scott 3200 Tailwheel
Scott 3200 - tailwheel
Float Fittings
Float fittings and all float attachments
Starter
Starter included in sale (removed and stored to save weight)
Wind-Driven Generator
Wind-driven generator included in sale (removed and stored to save weight)
Auto Gas STC
PA-11 Fuel System
PA-11 fuel system (18 Gal)
Tires
8.50 tires
Interior & Exterior
- Paint Year
- 2021
- Exterior Notes
- 2021 Poly-Fiber wings, 1993 Ceconite fuselage, 2022 Poly Fiber wings with aluminum spars, clean leading edges
Engine & Propeller
- Engine Type
- Piston
- Engine Count
- 1
- Engine Model
- C85-12
- Propeller Model
- McCauley climb prop
Asking Price
$48,500
Aircraft Location
Clovis, CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 31, 2026: $48,500(-$6,500) - barnstormers
Aug 11, 2026: $55,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$48,500
Aircraft Location
Clovis, CA, USA
Listing Details
- For Sale
Price History
Oct 31, 2026: $48,500(-$6,500) - barnstormers
Aug 11, 2026: $55,000 - barnstormers
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Asking Price
$48,500